Can a descendent of an Israeli citizen become a citizen?

If you are the descendent of an Israeli citizen or Jew, or if you have married an Israeli citizen, you are able to apply for citizenship if you intend to settle permanently in Israel. You must settle in Israel to prove that you want citizenship for the right reasons and not just to gain an Israeli passport.

Can a permanent resident of the United States enter Israel?

A citizen or permanent resident who lives abroad and has a first-degree family member in Israel, may enter Israel for a visit with his/her spouse and children, even if they are foreign nationals.

What’s the easiest way to become an Israeli citizen?

The easiest way to become an Israeli citizen is to be born in Israel, or have 1 or both parents who are Israeli citizens. You can also establish permanent residency in Israel by living there for 3 out of 5 years before applying for citizenship. Alternatively, if you’re an ethnic or religious Jew, you’re automatically eligible for citizenship.

What do you need to enter Israel as a foreign national?

A foreign national who has a first-degree relative living in Israel (Israeli citizen or permanent resident), may enter Israel for a visit with his/her spouse and children. All foreign nationals wishing to enter must present a valid Recovery Certificate or Vaccination Certificate (Excluding children under 4 years old).

If you are the descendent of an Israeli citizen or Jew, or if you have married an Israeli citizen, you are able to apply for citizenship if you intend to settle permanently in Israel. You must settle in Israel to prove that you want citizenship for the right reasons and not just to gain an Israeli passport.

A citizen or permanent resident who lives abroad and has a first-degree family member in Israel, may enter Israel for a visit with his/her spouse and children, even if they are foreign nationals.

The easiest way to become an Israeli citizen is to be born in Israel, or have 1 or both parents who are Israeli citizens. You can also establish permanent residency in Israel by living there for 3 out of 5 years before applying for citizenship. Alternatively, if you’re an ethnic or religious Jew, you’re automatically eligible for citizenship.

Do you have to have an Israeli passport to enter Israel?

As an Israeli citizen, regardless of any other citizenship you hold, you *MUST* enter and leave Israel on your Israeli passport. Israel doesn’t consider you to be a tourist, even if you haven’t lived in Israel for 50 years.