Get Your Israel Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply

Q: Does Israel allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Israel permits dual and multiple citizenships. You don’t need to give up your original nationality to become an Israeli citizen.

Q: Can I inherit citizenship from my Israeli parents?

Yes. Children born abroad to Israeli citizens are typically eligible for citizenship. Additional registration steps may apply if multiple generations are born abroad.

Q: Can I get citizenship through marriage?

Yes. Foreign spouses, including same-sex spouses, may apply for Israeli citizenship after 4–5 years of residency and verification of the marital relationship.

Q: Do I have to pay taxes in both countries?

Israel taxes residents on worldwide income. If you live abroad, you’re typically only taxed on income from Israeli sources. Israel has treaties to avoid double taxation.

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Eligibility Overview

By Birth: If you are born in Israel and one of your parents is an Israeli citizen, you are an Israeli citizen too.
By Descent (Born Abroad): If you are born outside Israel and one of your parents is an Israeli citizen, you can become an Israeli citizen.
(If your parent was also born abroad, they must have already become an Israeli citizen before they can pass citizenship to you.)
Law of Return:Jews, children of Jews, grandchildren of Jews, and their husbands or wives can move to Israel and become citizens right away.
By Marriage: If you marry an Israeli citizen, you do not get citizenship right away. You can apply step-by-step while living together in Israel. This process usually takes 4–5 years.
By Naturalization (Living in Israel): People who are not Jewish and not married to an Israeli can apply for citizenship after living in Israel for many years (often 5–7 years or more). There is no Hebrew test, but you must show that you can manage daily life in Israel.
Dual Citizenship : Israel allows dual citizenship. You do not need to give up your other citizenship to become Israeli.

Step-by-Step Process

Choose your pathway: Law of Return, descent, marriage, or residency.
Submit an application to the Ministry of Interior or through an Israeli consulate abroad.
Provide necessary documents (proof of heritage, relationship, birth, etc.).
Undergo background checks, interviews, and meet residency requirements where applicable.
Take an oath of loyalty and receive Israeli citizenship and identification.

Benefits of Israeli Citizenship

Right to live and work anywhere in Israel
Access to Israeli healthcare, education, and public benefits
Hold an Israeli passport and travel visa-free to many countries
Pass citizenship to your children
No requirement to give up your current citizenship

Frequently asked questions.

Does Israel allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Israel allows citizens to hold more than one nationality. You do not have to give up your original citizenship when becoming an Israeli citizen.

Who qualifies under the Law of Return?

Anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent, a Jewish spouse, or who has converted to Judaism may immigrate and become a citizen under the Law of Return.

Can I inherit citizenship from my Israeli parents?

Yes, children born abroad to Israeli citizens are typically eligible for citizenship, though additional registration may be required after multiple generations born abroad.

Can I get citizenship through marriage?

Yes. Foreign spouses may gain Israeli citizenship after a 4–5 year process of residency and relationship verification. This applies to both opposite- and same-sex couples.

Is same-sex marriage recognized for citizenship purposes?

Yes. Israel recognizes same-sex marriages performed abroad. Same-sex spouses of Israeli citizens may apply for residency and eventually citizenship.

Do I have to pay taxes in both countries?

Israel taxes residents on worldwide income. If you reside abroad, you’re usually only taxed on Israel-sourced income. Israel has tax treaties to help avoid double taxation.