Residency
Israel — Residency: Citizenship
A permanent resident can apply for Israeli naturalisation after living in Israel for 3 of the 5 previous years, with some Hebrew and renunciation of other citizenship; the Interior Minister has discretion.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourcePopulation and Immigration Authority — Apply to be naturalized as a permanent residentLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Key facts
- The applicant must be in Israel, hold permanent residency, have lived in Israel for 3 of the 5 years before applying and have settled or intend to settle there.
- The applicant must speak Hebrew to some level and have renounced other citizenship or show they will lose it once naturalised.
- Naturalisation is granted at the discretion of the Minister of Interior.
- The application is filed in person at the local Population and Immigration Authority office with proof of center of life in Israel for the last three years.
- A separate service covers permanent residents married to Israeli citizens, requiring a valid permit, a marriage, a shared household and settlement in Israel.
- The gov.il page is older than six years; check the statute and current guidance.