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A/1 Temporary Residence Visa for a person eligible under the Law of Return

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Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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What family, citizenship, ethnic, historical or former-resident connection creates access to this route?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the family, citizenship, ethnic or historical connection that gives access to this route.

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  • Exact URL https://www.gov.il/en/service/law_of_return_entitled_request_to_settle1 checked on 2026-09-14T00:45:11.632301+00:00; outcome blocked (robots_http_403). Route-specific current facts were not established; see IL-D-20260914-001.

How far back can the qualifying connection extend, and what important transmission limitations exist?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm how far back the qualifying connection can extend and its transmission limits.

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  • Exact URL https://www.gov.il/en/service/law_of_return_entitled_request_to_settle1 checked on 2026-09-14T00:45:11.632301+00:00; outcome blocked (robots_http_403). Route-specific current facts were not established; see IL-D-20260914-001.

What records are central to proving the lineage or historical connection?

Proof of eligibility under the Right of Return, e.g. an original birth certificate, confirmation from a Jewish community, or other documents establishing the applicant's Judaism; documents must be originals translated by a notary to Hebrew (not needed if in Arabic or English) and officially authenticated (apostille for Hague-convention countries).

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  • https://www.gov.il/en/service/law_of_return_entitled_request_to_settle1
    ### What is considered proof of eligibility for Right of Return - Examples of proof of eligibility for Right of Return: - An original birth certificate. - Confirmation from a Jewish community. - Other documents establishing your Judaism. - All documents must be originals translated by a notary to Hebrew (if the certificate is in Arabic or English, you do not need to have it translated). - All documents and certificates must be officially authenticated: - If the certificate was issued by a government body, or other official body in countries who are members of The Hague convention, it must have an apostille stamp. - For certificates without an apostille stamp, contact your nearest Israeli in the country where the certificate was issued for instructions.

Does the pathway result in a visa, residence permit, right of return, citizenship or another status?

A Temporary Residence Visa type A/1, valid for up to 5 years, allowing the holder to live and work in Israel; it is an option for Right-of-Return-eligible persons who have not decided to become Israeli citizens.

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  • https://www.gov.il/en/service/law_of_return_entitled_request_to_settle1
    ## Persons eligible for Aliyah (immigration to Israel) under the Right of Return can use this service to apply for a Temporary Residence Visa Type A/1. The visa is valid for 5 years and permits holders to live and work in Israel during this time.
  • https://www.gov.il/en/service/law_of_return_entitled_request_to_settle1
    If you are eligible under the Right of return to make Aliyah, but have not decided to become an Israeli citizen, you have the option of receiving a Temporary Residence Visa type A/1 for up to 5 years. During this time you can live Israel and consider if you are interested in making Aliyah and becoming an Israeli citizen.

What application progression, residence obligations, family consequences or further citizenship/residence possibilities follow?

During the up-to-5-year A/1 period the holder can live in Israel and consider making Aliyah; after 5 years the holder can choose to become an Israeli citizen or apply for an A/5 Temporary residence visa. Application is made in person at a local Population and Immigration Authority office.

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  • https://www.gov.il/en/service/law_of_return_entitled_request_to_settle1
    If you are eligible under the Right of return to make Aliyah, but have not decided to become an Israeli citizen, you have the option of receiving a Temporary Residence Visa type A/1 for up to 5 years. During this time you can live Israel and consider if you are interested in making Aliyah and becoming an Israeli citizen. After 5 years you can choose to become an Israeli citizen or apply for an A/5 Temporary residence visa.
  • https://www.gov.il/en/service/law_of_return_entitled_request_to_settle1
    Print and complete the [visa application form](https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/service/working_permit_for_non_resident_or_citizen_law_of_return_applies/he/HaarachatRishayon_1.pdf) and submit it in person, together with the required documents to your local [Population and Immigration Authority office]

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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