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Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Live in Israel
An A/1 holder can live in Israel for up to five years.
A/5 residence is temporary and is normally granted for up to one year at a time, depending on the validity of your passport.
Work in Israel
A/1 holders can work in Israel during their stay.
A/5 holders can work where their permit and the rules allow it.
Use public healthcare
Healthcare is available when recognized as a resident, after 183 days in Israel and proof your main home and life are there.
Lawful days in the previous six months can count, but recognition starts no earlier than the visa date.
A wait of up to six months can apply after 18 consecutive months abroad with at least 12 months of unpaid health contributions, or if you lost resident status.
Access social support
Once recognized as a resident, you may qualify for National Insurance benefits, including unemployment payments.
Unemployment payments also depend on your age, work, contributions, why you stopped working and Employment Service conditions.
How to apply
Applying from inside IsraelApplying from inside Israel
Find your local office
Find the Population and Immigration Authority office responsible for the place where you live.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the local office.
See required documentsDownload the application form
Download and print the visa application form for the A/1 temporary residence visa.
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Fill in the form
Fill in and sign the visa application form.
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Book an appointment
Use the visa department appointment service to request a visit at your local office. A representative will respond with an appointment.
Request an appointmentGo to your appointment
Bring your completed form and required documents to your appointment at the local office. Hand in your application in person.
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Pay the fee
Pay the service fee at the office by credit card. You can use another person's card if they are there with you.
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Wait for the decision
Wait for the office to decide on your application, and respond if it asks for more information or documents.
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Decide your next status
Once approved, you can live and work in Israel under A/1 status for up to five years. Before it expires, decide whether to seek citizenship through aliyah or apply for A/5 temporary residence.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificate
Bring your original birth certificate to help show how you are related to your Israeli parent. Get it from the office that issued it.
Considerations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Maintaining your status
For A/5 renewal, generally apply at least 90 days before expiry, with a valid passport and proof your circumstances and main life in Israel continue.
Report changes and declare that your information is true.
For a spouse-based status, keep a genuine, exclusive relationship and a shared life in Israel.
Status can end
A/1 ends after up to five years; it does not automatically become citizenship or A/5.
A/5 expires unless renewed, and renewal can be refused or status withdrawn if its conditions no longer hold or your main life is not in Israel.
Security and criminal checks can also affect whether the status continues.
Discuss
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Secret Tel Aviv
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