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Can foreigners get Israeli citizenship?
Every Jew in the world has the unrestricted right to immigrate to Israel and become an Israeli citizen. Non-Jewish foreigners may naturalize after living in the country for at least three years while holding permanent residency, renouncing any previous citizenships, and demonstrating knowledge in the Hebrew language.
Does Israel allow non-Jews to become citizens?
For example, non-Jews can become citizens by naturalization, residence, or marrying an Israeli citizen. Naturalization, for instance, is available under certain circumstances for the non-Jewish parents of a citizen who has completed his or her army service.
Who can apply for Israeli citizenship?
Individuals between the ages of 18 to 22, whose citizenship was renounced by their parents while they were under 18, can apply for Israeli citizenship. Those born outside Israel to Israeli citizens who are not eligible for Israeli citizenship by birth can also apply.
How do I qualify for an Israeli passport?
Can I join the IDF If my parents live in Israel?
If anyone of your parents resides in Israel, your min. service time could be longer [if this applies to you – here] willing to do at least 14 months of IDF service, shoulder to shoulder with regular Israeli soldiers. If anyone of your parents resides in Israel, your min. service time could be longer [if this applies to you – here]
Can non-Israelis join the IDF Mahal program?
Basically all non-Israeli citizens ( men: age 18 – 23 inclusive | women: age 18 – 20 inclusive | physicians 35 inclusive) qualify for the above IDF Mahal programs (i.e. without acquiring Israeli citizenship). However, the service time of non-Israelis with a close link to Israel such as
How long do you have to be to join the IDF?
willing to do at least 18 months of IDF service (14 months, if no army ulpan required), shoulder to shoulder with regular Israeli soldiers. If anyone of your parents resides in Israel, your min. service time could be longer [if this applies to you – here]
How many soldiers join the Israel Defense Forces each year?
Every year, thousands of soldiers — from Israel and all around the world — join the Israel Defense Forces. The one thing that nearly all IDF soldiers have in common is their draft day experience.