Purchasing Foreign Citizenship
Criminal Record from the Netherlands
What is a Certificate of Conduct (VOG), and what is it used for? A Criminal Record from the Netherlands is a document that records a person’s criminal history, if any. This certificate documents an individual’s criminal past, if any. The need for a criminal record certificate from the Netherlands, an EU member state, may arise…
Read MoreMilitary Service and Polish Citizenship
At first glance, a Polish Jew who left Poland before 1951 and acquired a different citizenship is considered to have forfeited their Polish citizenship and cannot pass it on to their descendants. Many descendants of Polish Jews try to determine when exactly their father (or grandfather, great-grandfather) arrived abroad, and investigate when exactly they managed…
Read MorePolish Citizenship for Israelis – Famous Jews of Polish Descent
The Jewish diaspora that settled in Poland over a thousand years ago eventually became the largest Jewish community worldwide for the three centuries leading up to the Holocaust. The rabbis of this community led the Torah world with their distinctive methods of Talmudic study, particularly known for their extraordinary diligence and uncompromising dedication to Torah…
Read MoreWho is Eligible for a Polish Citizenship?
If you have Polish ancestors who resided in Poland after 1920, you may be eligible to apply for Polish citizenship and a Polish passport. In fact, many individuals are already citizens of Poland without even being aware of it, and all that is needed in order to receive their Polish passport is to confirm their…
Read MoreHow to acquire and benefit from a Polish Card?
The Polish card, also known as Pole’s Card, is a unique document that opens numerous opportunities for individuals of Polish descent living abroad. This coveted status not only affirms one’s connection to the Polish nation but also grants them special rights and privileges within Poland. Many people find the Pole’s Card another way to obtain…
Read MoreCertificate of non-service in the IDF – when is it required?
In the State of Israel, most citizens are required to serve mandatory service in the IDF. If you are interested in acquiring foreign citizenship and are eligible for it, there are cases in which serving in the IDF can prevent you from obtaining a foreign citizenship, such as Polish citizenship. If you are a descendant…
Read MoreAbandonment of Israeli residency
Abandonment of Israeli residency – how and when is it done? The process of abandoning resident status is a complex legal procedure, which is performed mainly in cases of relocation or a permanent move to another country for the purpose of work, starting a family, etc. Abandonment of residency is necessary in order to be…
Read MoreEstonian passport
Who is eligible for an Estonian passport? Descendants of people who lived in Estonia between 1918 to 1940, may be entitled to receive Estonian citizenship, based on proof of citizenship in Estonia before 1940, and subject to a relatively quick naturalization procedure. Those who successfully complete the process will receive an Estonian passport, which confers…
Read MoreObtaining a European Tourist Visa for Israeli Passport Holders – European Travel Information and Authorization System
What are the new rules regarding obtaining a European tourist visa for Israeli passport holders? Starting in 2025, the tourist visa reform regarding Israeli tourists in Europe will enter into effect. Those wishing to visit European Union countries with an Israeli passport will have to obtain a tourist visa (ETIAS) in advance. The visa application…
Read MoreRenouncing foreign citizenship
In what cases is it necessary to carry out a procedure to renounce a foreign citizenship? A requirement to renounce foreign citizenship may come from a foreign country that prohibits multiple citizenships, for a citizen of that country about to receive Israeli citizenship. Likewise, there may be a requirement to renounce foreign citizenship on the…
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