Israeli citizenship under the repatriation program in 6-18 months

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The right to obtain Israeli citizenship by descent is granted to Jews who can prove their roots, as well as their descendants up to the third generation (including grandchildren) and the spouses of children and grandchildren. This right also applies to Jewish widows/widowers who have not remarried. Proof of Jewish origin can be documents indicating nationality.

To be invited to an interview at the repatriation department, fill out an online form and attach documents. The initial review lasts 6-9 months. If the decision is positive, you must attend a meeting at the diplomatic mission (Moscow or St. Petersburg) with the whole family. The purpose of the meeting is to verify your connection to the Jewish community and your intention to live in Israel.

Upon arrival in Israel, the repatriate is issued a Teudat Ole certificate and a temporary Teudat Zehut (for 3 months), which is then replaced with a permanent one. The process of processing documents takes from several days to two months, depending on the workload of departments.

Possible paths to obtaining Israeli citizenship include repatriation (by Jewish descent or conversion to Judaism), naturalization (the process by which a foreigner can become a citizen after living in the country for a certain time), marriage to an Israeli citizen, and the possibility of obtaining citizenship for special services to the country.

Repatriation to Israel is available to various groups of people, including: - Jews by origin, as well as their children and grandchildren. - Spouses, widows and widowers of Jews, as well as spouses of their children and grandchildren. - Persons adopted by Jews or their descendants before they reach the age of 18.

After obtaining Israeli citizenship, you do not have to reside permanently in the country; you have the right to choose your place of residence yourself. Your citizenship will not be revoked due to absence from Israel.

New repatriates can enjoy free health insurance for the first year after arrival. To maintain insurance after a year, you must confirm your resident status by living in Israel for at least 183 days during the year. Otherwise, the state may deprive you of this privilege. In such a situation, you can turn to private insurance companies to obtain health insurance. For Israeli citizens, fares will be cheaper than for tourists.

In Israel, taxation depends on your residency status. If you live in the country for less than 183 days a year, then you are not considered a resident and are not required to pay taxes. If you obtain resident status, you will be given preferential tax treatment for the first 10 years of your stay in the country as a new immigrant.

Israeli citizenship can be lost in the following cases: - Obtaining citizenship based on fraudulent or incorrect data. - Illegally leaving and living in a country that is an enemy of Israel, or obtaining citizenship there. - Actions that pose a real threat to the public or national security of Israel.

Among the disadvantages of Israeli citizenship are the following: - Restrictions on visiting some Arab countries. - The possibility of marriage in Israel is only between Jews. - Compulsory military service for men and women.