Israel Israeli Citizenship by Law of Return (Aliyah) — Citizenship Program

Israel's Law of Return grants Jews, their children, grandchildren, and all their spouses the right to immigrate to Israel (make Aliyah) and receive immediate Israeli citizenship. Eligibility extends to anyone with at least one Jewish grandparent. Spouses of eligible persons also qualify regardless of their own heritage. Citizenship is granted immediately upon arrival. Converts to Judaism through recognized authorities also qualify, but those born Jewish who converted to another religion may be excluded.

Unique program: citizenship is immediate upon immigration (Aliyah). The Jewish Agency assists with the entire process, including flights (often subsidized). New immigrants (Olim) receive a "basket of absorption" including financial aid, health insurance, Hebrew language classes (Ulpan), and tax benefits. Eligible: Jews, children/grandchildren of Jews, and their spouses. NOT eligible: persons born Jewish who converted to another religion. Same-sex spouses recognized since 2014. Great-grandchildren of Jews can get temporary residence status but not automatic citizenship. Israel has compulsory military service which may apply to new citizens under age 26.

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