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Were you born in Israel?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
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 nearest your home in Israel.
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Get the application form
Get the form for clarification of citizenship or status for a person whose status is unclear.
Get the formFill in the form
Complete and print the form, or print it and fill it in by hand. For a child, a parent must give consent.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the local office.
See required documentsHand in your application
Go in person to the Population and Immigration Authority office nearest your home and hand in the form and documents. If the application is for your child, your child must attend with you; there is no fee for this clarification service.
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Wait for the decision
Wait for the Authority to examine your application and send any additional documents it asks for. If you qualify through birth in Israel without another citizenship, the Authority issues a citizenship certificate after approval.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificate
Bring your Israeli birth certificate. If you need a copy, you can request one from the Israeli authorities.
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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