Паспорт Израиля

The internal passport of Israel is a biometric plastic card certifying the identity and citizenship of the owner. In addition to him, an Israeli citizen also has a foreign passport, which is produced in the form of a book and gives the opportunity to visit other countries. The passport is issued for up to 10 years for adults and up to 5 years for children. Holders receive extensive privileges, including visa-free travel to more than 160 countries, the right to work and study in Israel, as well as access to consular protection abroad. This document opens up many opportunities for citizens to travel and live abroad.

How do I get a passport?

To obtain an Israeli passport, you must first become a citizen. This can be done through:

• Repatriation.
• Marriage to an Israeli citizen.
• Naturalization.
• Acceptance of Judaism.
• Family reunion.

The requirements for candidates include the existence of a valid reason for obtaining residency, confirmed by appropriate documentation, as well as the completion of all necessary procedures.

To apply for registration, you must contact the Department of Population and Migration Management. Candidates should submit:

• Certificate of citizenship status.
• A foreign passport (if any).
• Passport-sized photos.
• Confirmation of the address of residence.
• A certificate of payment of the fee.

In some cases, you may need a document confirming the name change. After submitting the application and checking all documents, the passport is produced within 6 weeks.

Additional features

The Israeli passport has a built-in chip containing the owner's biometric data, which significantly increases the level of security and protection against counterfeiting. In addition, it can be used to access modern electronic passport control systems at airports, which simplifies and speeds up the border crossing process.

How do I get it?

Russian citizens can apply for an Israeli passport on general or simplified grounds. In a standard situation, the procedure involves the following steps:

Important

The process of obtaining a passport requires compliance with all established conditions and recommendations of the Israeli authorities. In addition, you may need the help of legal consultants to facilitate the procedure.

The Law on Citizenship

The law «On Citizenship» (Israel Citizenship Law) was adopted on 04/01/1952. It establishes rules and procedures for obtaining, losing and restoring status. The main provisions of the Law include:

• Repatriation. The law allows Jews, their spouses and descendants to repatriate to Israel and automatically receive residency based on the right of return (Aliyah). This is one of the key provisions providing access to the status for persons of Jewish origin.
• Naturalization. The Law describes the naturalization process for foreign citizens who are not eligible for repatriation. Candidates must meet requirements such as long-term residence in the country, language proficiency and integration into society.
• Refusal and loss of citizenship. The law defines the conditions under which the status can be lost or revoked, for example, in the case of voluntary decision-making or the commission of crimes.
• Special cases. The law also provides for special conditions for obtaining residency, such as for victims of persecution, children of citizens, as well as other categories.

This law is the basis for regulating the procedure and provides a legal framework for the integration and management of the population.

Passport documents

To obtain a passport, it is necessary to collect and submit certain documents:

• A valid passport of the applicant's state.
• Two 3.5x4.5 cm color photographs.
• A certificate that the applicant is an Israeli citizen.
• A document confirming the place of residence in Israel (for example, a certificate from the local municipality).
• A questionnaire for obtaining a passport, which can be obtained on the official website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
• Confirmation of payment of the state fee.

How much does a passport cost?

An internal passport is issued completely free of charge. As for the foreign passport, its registration requires payment of a state fee. The cost of an adult passport is about 280 ILS ($75). For children, the price is about 150 ILS ($40). Additional costs may include the cost of the photo and other administrative fees.

If you do not want to wait up to 6 weeks for production, you can order a temporary analogue that is produced faster.

In Israel, there is no special program for obtaining an identity card for investments or real estate purchases. All applicants for citizenship must follow the standard naturalization or repatriation processes, which does not include special financial investments to obtain a passport.