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Benefits
Benefits for your childBenefits for your child
Israeli passport and ID
Israeli citizens can hold an Israeli identity card and passport or, in some cases, another travel document.
A travel document instead of a passport may be issued if a new citizen did not settle in Israel for 36 of the first 60 months after gaining citizenship.
Live in Israel for life
Israeli citizens can live in Israel indefinitely without a residence visa, and can enter and leave the country.
Study in Israel
Israeli citizens can study in Israel without a residence visa.
Work in Israel
Israeli citizens can work in Israel without a work permit.
Get help abroad
Israeli citizens can get practical help abroad from Israeli embassies and consulates, including help with passports and other citizen services.
Vote in elections
Israeli citizens can vote in Knesset elections, subject to election rules.
Use public healthcare
Israeli citizens who also live in Israel are covered by public health insurance and can register with one of four health funds.
Living abroad for a long time can affect coverage.
Get social support
Israeli citizens who live in Israel can be insured by National Insurance and may qualify for income support and unemployment, disability, maternity, child and old-age benefits.
Each payment has its own conditions, which can include contributions, income, age, disability and family circumstances.
How to apply
Applying at a local officeApplying at a local office
Find your local office
Find the Population and Immigration Authority office responsible for the area where you and your child live.
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Download the application form
Download the Application for Israeli citizenship for a minor for your child.
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Fill in the form
Fill in the form for your child and print it.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the local office.
See required documentsBook an appointment
Ask for an appointment at your local office through the appointment service. Enter your details, select your office and submit your request; a representative will schedule the appointment.
Request an appointmentGo to your appointment
Bring your child's printed form and supporting documents to your local office and submit them. There is no fee.
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Wait for citizenship confirmation
Wait for the office to process your child's application. Give the office any originals, identification or other information it asks for.
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Collect your child's confirmation
Follow the office's instructions to return for your child's citizenship confirmation or updated registration. This records or confirms your child's Israeli citizenship.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Adoption documents
Bring your adoption order or adoption certificate. It should show that your adoption was lawful and when it took place.
Parent's citizenship records
Bring your Israeli adopting parent's Israeli identity document or other official evidence of their citizenship. It should show that they were an Israeli citizen on the date of your adoption.
Parent's residence record
Bring official evidence that your Israeli adopting parent lived in Israel on the date of your adoption. It must be for the same parent whose Israeli citizenship you show.
Considerations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Military service
Fit men aged 18–29 and fit women aged 18–26 may have to serve, even if they live abroad; ignoring orders can be a crime.
Service depends on fitness, age, family history and residence abroad; some people, including physicians, have different rules.
Citizens abroad may need to register for service from age 16 years and four months and obtain an approved delay.
Citizenship can be lost
Citizenship can be taken away in certain cases, including fraud in acquiring it or serious conduct covered by law.
An adult living abroad may ask to give it up if they live in another country and have or are assured another citizenship; the minister must approve.
A child can be included in a parent's request only under certain parental and consent conditions.
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