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Right to repatriation
Who has the right to Repatriation?
By blood
Halachic Jews (by mother)
Children of Jews
Grandchildren of Jews
Marriage
Spouses, widows, and widowers of Jews
Spouses, widows, and widowers of children of Jews
Spouses, widows, and widowers of grandchildren of Jews
Judaism
Non-Jews who have undergone conversion
(procedure of adopting Judaism)
Repatriation. Pitfalls.
The process of repatriation to Israel is not always smooth. After the declaration of independence and the adoption of the Law of Return, Israel accepted everyone who called themselves a Jew. Since then, much has changed: the State of Israel’s interest in the influx of repatriates has significantly decreased. Now one has to prove their right to repatriation, often overcoming serious resistance. And the more Jews and their descendants decide to repatriate, the tougher the Israeli bureaucracy resists. Increasingly, the question arises of depriving grandchildren of Jews of the right to repatriation.
Stages of repatriation
If repatriation is from the country of origin or another country where the consular department 'Nativ' operates
- Collecting documents
- Interview with the consul
- Receiving citizenship upon arrival in Tel Aviv, processing documents at the airport and then at the Ministry of Interior
If repatriation is from Israel
- Collecting documents
- Reception at the Ministry of Interior
- Interview at ‘Nativ’ in Jerusalem
- Receiving citizenship at the Ministry of Interior and processing documents
Complex cases of repatriation
Consul’s refusal, criminal record, need for DNA testing, proof of kinship, change of religion (any other than Judaism) and restoration of the right to repatriation — strictly with legal support through the court in Israel.
Consul's refusal of repatriation to Israel
Complex cases of repatriation primarily include those in which the candidate for Israeli citizenship has received a consul’s refusal. The reasons for refusal can be numerous, but the main ones are: change of religion, criminal past and conviction, birth out of wedlock when repatriating along the male line.
The consul’s refusal complicates the repatriation process, but does not make it impossible – one can defend their right to citizenship in an Israeli court. Certainly, timely professional consultation can prevent refusals. However, if it has already happened – do not waste time and contact an immigration lawyer. We will strive for a court decision in your favor.
Turnkey services
You can order one of the proposed packages or determine with the consultant which options are right for you
Before arriving in Israel:
- Checking documents for compliance with the requirements of the Law of Return
- Supervising the process of collecting the document package
- Assistance in filling out online forms
- Preparation for the interview with the Nativ consul
After receiving the repatriant visa, in Israel:
- Consulting on the stages of the process and current rules
- Assistance in scheduling appointments, filling out forms, and accompanying in the process of ordering documents — teudat maavar (laissez-passer for 5 years) and teudat zeut — issuing a temporary and ordering a permanent identity card for an Israeli citizen
- Receiving and delivering ready documents, if necessary
- Registration in the health insurance fund (medical insurance)
Before arriving in Israel:
- Checking documents for compliance with the requirements of the Law of Return
- Supervising the process of collecting the document package
- Assistance in filling out online forms
- Preparation for the interview with the Nativ consul
- Help in scheduling a consular check in the country of origin or another country where the consular department ‘Nativ’ operates
After receiving the repatriant visa, in Israel:
- Consulting on the stages of the process and current rules
- Assistance in scheduling appointments, filling out forms, and accompanying in the process of ordering documents — teudat maavar (laissez-passer for 5 years) and teudat zeut — issuing a temporary and ordering a permanent identity card for an Israeli citizen
- Receiving and delivering ready documents, if necessary
- Registration in the health insurance fund (medical insurance)
All instances are passed on the territory of Israel
- Checking documents for compliance with the requirements of the Law of Return
- Supervising the process of collecting the document package
- Assistance in initial registration at the Ministry of Interior to start the process
- Filling out forms and sending documents
- Preparation for the interview with the Nativ consul
- Help in scheduling a consular check in Jerusalem
- Consulting on the stages of the process and current rules
- Registration at the Ministry of Interior to obtain citizenship, following a successful consular check, receiving teudat zeut — issuing a temporary and ordering a permanent identity card for an Israeli citizen
- Ordering teudat maavar (laissez-passer for 5 years)
- Receiving and delivering ready documents, if necessary
- Registration in the health insurance fund (medical insurance)
Before arriving in Israel:
- Consulting on the stages of the process and current rules
After moving to Israel:
- Assistance in scheduling appointments, filling out forms, and accompanying in the process of ordering documents — teudat maavar (laissez-passer for 5 years) and teudat zeut — issuing a temporary and ordering a permanent identity card for an Israeli citizen
- Receiving and delivering ready documents, if necessary
- Registration in the health insurance fund (medical insurance)
Additional accompanying services:
- Assistance in opening a bank account: ordering cards with increased limits, checkbooks, etc.
- Accompanying in the process of obtaining a driver’s license and international driving permits
- Assistance in processing A5 visas (opening the process and extension) for the 4th generation
- Subscription support for Israelis living abroad
- Legal support for Israelis living in Israel (hourly payment, favorable rates for office clients)
- Assistance in matters of transferring and legalizing funds and assets from the country of origin and third countries
- Real estate search for living and investment, transaction support
Why do you need a lawyer for repatriation?
An immigration lawyer will check the documents, and if they are insufficient, will help with their search and compilation of a package that satisfies the consul’s requirements. The office specialists help fill out the application and other necessary forms, prepare for interviews with officials.
We know how to deal with bureaucracy in a short time. We provide our clients with the most comfortable conditions, monitor changes in rules and instructions, and make timely adjustments to the action plan and route. And finally, if some cases require court proceedings, we represent our clients in courts at all levels, up to the Supreme Court of Justice (Bagatz).
But! Timely consultation with an immigration law specialist can prevent lengthy legal disputes and unnecessary expenses.
About us
The office provides legal services in the field of immigration, family, commercial and labor law, conducts real estate transactions, develops individual solutions for businesses and individuals, and provides legal support to Israeli and international companies. Our lawyers regularly participate in the work of specialized commissions at the Chamber of Lawyers of Israel and the Knesset, create judicial precedents, improve regulatory mechanisms in various areas of law, provide advisory assistance to official representative offices of foreign states and significant public organizations located in Israel and abroad.