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What is the Process for Making Aliyah under the Law of Return?<\/strong><\/h4>\nOne way to obtain Israeli citizenship is through making Aliyah to Israel under the Law of Return<\/a>. This right to Aliyah is reserved exclusively for Jews or descendants of Jews. To exercise this right, individuals need to prove their Jewish connection.<\/p>\nIn 1970, an amendment was made to the Law of Return defining a Jew as someone born to a Jewish mother or one who has converted and does not belong to another religion. Family members and spouses of Jews, up to the third generation, who are not Jewish, are also eligible to make Aliyah and obtain citizenship.<\/p>\n
How Can Eligible Individuals Prove Their Right to Make Aliyah?<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn some cases, relevant documents can easily be found that attest to one’s Jewish heritage, such as marriage certificates from the Rabbinate confirming the Jewish identity of parents or grandparents. On the other hand, there are situations where finding proof takes much longer, especially for families who hid their Jewish identity during World War II and lack clear evidence of their Jewish background.<\/p>\n
It’s important to know that the Ministry of Interior, which is responsible for approving Aliyah, has detailed guidelines on which documents are required for an Aliyah application<\/a>. Thus, general DNA test results confirming “Jewish ancestry” cannot be used as conclusive evidence. However, if a DNA test can establish a link to a specific individual<\/a> whose Jewish identity is known or to an Israeli citizen, the test can be used to support the Aliyah application, as long as it is approved by the Israeli Family Court.<\/p>\nWhen there are documents that prove Jewish identity, the process of obtaining Aliyah approval takes several months. If eligible, new immigrants will be given an Aliyah date, and the State of Israel will purchase flight tickets for them. In cases without suitable documents, the application process takes much longer as a thorough investigation is required to find clear evidence of the applicants’ Jewish heritage. Upon arriving in Israel, the immigrants will immediately receive Israeli citizenship. In addition, they will be provided with a temporary Israeli passport<\/a> valid for only one year, which can be extended if they stay in Israel for this period.<\/p>\nHow Long Does It Take for Spouses of Israelis to Obtain Citizenship?<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor mixed couples, consisting of Israelis and foreign nationals, who wish to live together in Israel, there is a process that allows the foreign partners to acquire Israeli citizenship. Unlike making Aliyah under the Law of Return, this process is lengthier and can take between five to seven years. This is known as the gradual process<\/a>.<\/p>\nOnly married couples or common law couples can undergo this gradual process. This requires the opening of a joint life application<\/a> in Israel. Subsequently, the foreign partner will receive a B\/1 visa in Israel for six months, which also allows them to work in the country.<\/p>\nTo facilitate the transition of the process to the second stage, the foreign spouse will be required to prove that they have no criminal record<\/a>, that they indeed maintain a shared center of life in Israel<\/a> with their spouse, and to prove the sincerity of their relationship through a formal interview<\/a>. If the couple meets all these conditions, they will receive an A\/5 temporary residency visa valid for three years, with the possibility of extending the visa after this period.<\/p>\nThree months before the end of four years from receiving the temporary residency visa, the couple must approach the Ministry of Interior to declare which status they wish to obtain<\/a>. The first status the couple can choose is a permanent residency permit that allows receiving social benefits such as health insurance and the ability to work freely in Israel. The second status they can choose is citizenship. It’s important to note that if the foreign spouse chooses to become a citizen, they may have to renounce their previous citizenship, if they are from a country that does not allow dual citizenship. At the Ministry of Interior appointment, the sincerity of the relationship will be verified once again.<\/p>\nIt’s worth mentioning that for unmarried (common law) couples, the process will be longer. Only after seven years will the foreign spouse be eligible for a permanent residency license, and only after obtaining it can they apply for citizenship.<\/p>\n
How long does it take to get Israeli citizenship after serving in the IDF?<\/h4>\n
There is also an option for those who have been permanent residents and served in the IDF for 18 months to obtain Israeli citizenship<\/a>. In this case, anyone who indeed served in the IDF for the required duration would be exempt from the other conditions specified in Section 5 of the Israeli Citizenship Law. This section states that anyone who stayed in Israel for three of the five years preceding their application date, has the right to permanent residency in Israel, has some knowledge of Hebrew, and has renounced their previous citizenship, is entitled to Israeli citizenship.<\/p>\nTherefore, someone who served in the IDF for three years or someone who was discharged early due to an illness or injury that occurred during their service, is eligible for Israeli citizenship while being exempt from the conditions specified under Section 5 of the Citizenship Law. However, this amendment will not apply to those who were discharged from regular service due to a criminal conviction or due to incompatibility.<\/p>\n
How do children of an Israeli citizen born abroad obtain Israeli citizenship?<\/h4>\n
In 1970, an amendment was made to the Law of Return defining a Jew as someone born to a Jewish mother or one who has converted and does not belong to another religion. Family members and spouses of Jews, up to the third generation, who are not Jewish, are also eligible to make Aliyah and obtain citizenship.<\/p>\n
How Can Eligible Individuals Prove Their Right to Make Aliyah?<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn some cases, relevant documents can easily be found that attest to one’s Jewish heritage, such as marriage certificates from the Rabbinate confirming the Jewish identity of parents or grandparents. On the other hand, there are situations where finding proof takes much longer, especially for families who hid their Jewish identity during World War II and lack clear evidence of their Jewish background.<\/p>\n
It’s important to know that the Ministry of Interior, which is responsible for approving Aliyah, has detailed guidelines on which documents are required for an Aliyah application<\/a>. Thus, general DNA test results confirming “Jewish ancestry” cannot be used as conclusive evidence. However, if a DNA test can establish a link to a specific individual<\/a> whose Jewish identity is known or to an Israeli citizen, the test can be used to support the Aliyah application, as long as it is approved by the Israeli Family Court.<\/p>\nWhen there are documents that prove Jewish identity, the process of obtaining Aliyah approval takes several months. If eligible, new immigrants will be given an Aliyah date, and the State of Israel will purchase flight tickets for them. In cases without suitable documents, the application process takes much longer as a thorough investigation is required to find clear evidence of the applicants’ Jewish heritage. Upon arriving in Israel, the immigrants will immediately receive Israeli citizenship. In addition, they will be provided with a temporary Israeli passport<\/a> valid for only one year, which can be extended if they stay in Israel for this period.<\/p>\nHow Long Does It Take for Spouses of Israelis to Obtain Citizenship?<\/strong><\/h4>\nFor mixed couples, consisting of Israelis and foreign nationals, who wish to live together in Israel, there is a process that allows the foreign partners to acquire Israeli citizenship. Unlike making Aliyah under the Law of Return, this process is lengthier and can take between five to seven years. This is known as the gradual process<\/a>.<\/p>\nOnly married couples or common law couples can undergo this gradual process. This requires the opening of a joint life application<\/a> in Israel. Subsequently, the foreign partner will receive a B\/1 visa in Israel for six months, which also allows them to work in the country.<\/p>\nTo facilitate the transition of the process to the second stage, the foreign spouse will be required to prove that they have no criminal record<\/a>, that they indeed maintain a shared center of life in Israel<\/a> with their spouse, and to prove the sincerity of their relationship through a formal interview<\/a>. If the couple meets all these conditions, they will receive an A\/5 temporary residency visa valid for three years, with the possibility of extending the visa after this period.<\/p>\nThree months before the end of four years from receiving the temporary residency visa, the couple must approach the Ministry of Interior to declare which status they wish to obtain<\/a>. The first status the couple can choose is a permanent residency permit that allows receiving social benefits such as health insurance and the ability to work freely in Israel. The second status they can choose is citizenship. It’s important to note that if the foreign spouse chooses to become a citizen, they may have to renounce their previous citizenship, if they are from a country that does not allow dual citizenship. At the Ministry of Interior appointment, the sincerity of the relationship will be verified once again.<\/p>\nIt’s worth mentioning that for unmarried (common law) couples, the process will be longer. Only after seven years will the foreign spouse be eligible for a permanent residency license, and only after obtaining it can they apply for citizenship.<\/p>\n
How long does it take to get Israeli citizenship after serving in the IDF?<\/h4>\n
There is also an option for those who have been permanent residents and served in the IDF for 18 months to obtain Israeli citizenship<\/a>. In this case, anyone who indeed served in the IDF for the required duration would be exempt from the other conditions specified in Section 5 of the Israeli Citizenship Law. This section states that anyone who stayed in Israel for three of the five years preceding their application date, has the right to permanent residency in Israel, has some knowledge of Hebrew, and has renounced their previous citizenship, is entitled to Israeli citizenship.<\/p>\nTherefore, someone who served in the IDF for three years or someone who was discharged early due to an illness or injury that occurred during their service, is eligible for Israeli citizenship while being exempt from the conditions specified under Section 5 of the Citizenship Law. However, this amendment will not apply to those who were discharged from regular service due to a criminal conviction or due to incompatibility.<\/p>\n
How do children of an Israeli citizen born abroad obtain Israeli citizenship?<\/h4>\n
When there are documents that prove Jewish identity, the process of obtaining Aliyah approval takes several months. If eligible, new immigrants will be given an Aliyah date, and the State of Israel will purchase flight tickets for them. In cases without suitable documents, the application process takes much longer as a thorough investigation is required to find clear evidence of the applicants’ Jewish heritage. Upon arriving in Israel, the immigrants will immediately receive Israeli citizenship. In addition, they will be provided with a temporary Israeli passport<\/a> valid for only one year, which can be extended if they stay in Israel for this period.<\/p>\n For mixed couples, consisting of Israelis and foreign nationals, who wish to live together in Israel, there is a process that allows the foreign partners to acquire Israeli citizenship. Unlike making Aliyah under the Law of Return, this process is lengthier and can take between five to seven years. This is known as the gradual process<\/a>.<\/p>\n Only married couples or common law couples can undergo this gradual process. This requires the opening of a joint life application<\/a> in Israel. Subsequently, the foreign partner will receive a B\/1 visa in Israel for six months, which also allows them to work in the country.<\/p>\n To facilitate the transition of the process to the second stage, the foreign spouse will be required to prove that they have no criminal record<\/a>, that they indeed maintain a shared center of life in Israel<\/a> with their spouse, and to prove the sincerity of their relationship through a formal interview<\/a>. If the couple meets all these conditions, they will receive an A\/5 temporary residency visa valid for three years, with the possibility of extending the visa after this period.<\/p>\n Three months before the end of four years from receiving the temporary residency visa, the couple must approach the Ministry of Interior to declare which status they wish to obtain<\/a>. The first status the couple can choose is a permanent residency permit that allows receiving social benefits such as health insurance and the ability to work freely in Israel. The second status they can choose is citizenship. It’s important to note that if the foreign spouse chooses to become a citizen, they may have to renounce their previous citizenship, if they are from a country that does not allow dual citizenship. At the Ministry of Interior appointment, the sincerity of the relationship will be verified once again.<\/p>\n It’s worth mentioning that for unmarried (common law) couples, the process will be longer. Only after seven years will the foreign spouse be eligible for a permanent residency license, and only after obtaining it can they apply for citizenship.<\/p>\n There is also an option for those who have been permanent residents and served in the IDF for 18 months to obtain Israeli citizenship<\/a>. In this case, anyone who indeed served in the IDF for the required duration would be exempt from the other conditions specified in Section 5 of the Israeli Citizenship Law. This section states that anyone who stayed in Israel for three of the five years preceding their application date, has the right to permanent residency in Israel, has some knowledge of Hebrew, and has renounced their previous citizenship, is entitled to Israeli citizenship.<\/p>\n Therefore, someone who served in the IDF for three years or someone who was discharged early due to an illness or injury that occurred during their service, is eligible for Israeli citizenship while being exempt from the conditions specified under Section 5 of the Citizenship Law. However, this amendment will not apply to those who were discharged from regular service due to a criminal conviction or due to incompatibility.<\/p>\nHow Long Does It Take for Spouses of Israelis to Obtain Citizenship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How long does it take to get Israeli citizenship after serving in the IDF?<\/h4>\n
How do children of an Israeli citizen born abroad obtain Israeli citizenship?<\/h4>\n