Apply for Israeli citizenship according to section 4A of the Law of Return
Family members of persons who entered Israel before 19 March 1970 and received a permanent residence permit can apply for Israeli citizenship, according to section 4A of the Law of Return.
Who can apply
You can apply for citizenship based on section 4A of the Law of Return if you meet all the following conditions.
You:
- are family members of someone recognized as Jewish who entered Israel before 19 March 1970 and received a permanent residence permit
- not registered as "Jewish" in the Population Registry
- have not been granted Israeli citizenship through naturalization
What you need
Your ID card or passport.
How to apply
- Download, print and complete the Notification of Interest in Receiving Citizenship pursuant to section 4A of The Law of Return form.
- Submit the application in person with the required documents at your local Population and Immigration Authority office.
Notes
- We recommend contacting the relevant Immigrant Association or a lawyer who specializes in your country of origin's migration laws to receive relevant information before applying for Israeli citizenship.
- Receipt of Israeli citizenship may affect other citizenships that you hold.
- This service and forms are provided in Hebrew. If you do not speak Hebrew we recommend getting help from someone who speaks Hebrew.
Please note, if there is any difference or conflict between the information on this page and the law, the provisions of the law will apply.
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