Aliyah to Israel

Is it possible for minors who are not entitled to make aliyah to immigrate to Israel? Absolutely, but the immigration to Israel of “accompanying minors” is different to normal immigration procedure. Despite the the Law of Return being the cornerstone of Israeli immigration policy and the impressive brevity of the text, many Israelis and those…

Every year, tens of thousands of new immigrants (Olim) arrive in Israel from various countries around the world. The process of immigrating to Israel can be lengthy, possibly starting long before one’s arrival and continuing even years after settling in Israel.  Those who are entitled to receive Israeli nationality according to the law of return…

There are several ways one can become an Israeli citizen. As a result, the answer to the question “How long does it take to get Israeli citizenship?” varies for each individual case. For those who make Aliyah to Israel under the Law of Return, citizenship is granted immediately. However, in other cases, such as acquiring…

The State of Israel was established as a safe haven for the Jewish community, ensuring their safety and freedom from anti-Semitism. Due to this foundational principle, Israeli citizenship is granted to all Jews solely based on their Jewish heritage, under the Law of Return. However, it’s also possible for non-Jews to acquire Israeli citizenship, albeit…

On June 6, 2023, a sensational decision was reached by the Population and Immigration Authority and the Special Committee for Public Petitions – a decision that has made life much easier for A2 and A4 visa holders who are eligible to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return. Now holders of these visas are…

Each year, a number of minors make Aliyah to Israel without their parents, whether through the Israeli Ministry of Education’s Naale program or independently. These youth face language and acclimatization difficulties, alongside the difficulty of living in a foreign country without family and a social envelope. For these reasons, the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration…

The continued eligibility for Jewish grandchildren to immigrate to Israel based on the Law of Return is uncertain in light of a serious initiative to change the Law of Return, promoted by the current government. This may cause a delay or even refusal of immigration applications. One of the possible legal solutions is to submit…

As you may know, people who have been convicted of a criminal offense will find it difficult to exercise their right to make Aliyah to Israel based on the Law of Return. The applicant must present real evidence of their rehabilitation in order to convince the Ministry of the Interior not to reject the Aliyah…

Aliyah by the Law of Return forms the basis of Israel’s immigration policy. It can even be said that the State of Israel was established with the aim of gathering the Jewish diaspora through Aliyah, and that the other types of visas and immigration options are simply inevitable. But what does the Law of Return…