Get Your Israel Dual Citizenship — Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Individuals born in Israel to at least one Israeli citizen are automatically citizens.
- By Descent: Children born abroad to Israeli citizens are eligible, depending on generational limits.
- Under the Law of Return: Jews, children or grandchildren of Jews, and their spouses may immigrate to Israel and receive automatic citizenship.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Israeli citizens may apply for permanent residency and later naturalization after 4–5 years of a shared life in Israel.
- By Naturalization: Non-Jews may apply for citizenship after legal residence (typically 3–5 years), knowledge of Hebrew, and intent to settle in Israel.
- Dual Citizenship Not Allowed: Israel permits dual and multiple citizenships. You are not required to renounce your previous nationality when becoming an Israeli citizen.
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.