The State of Israel is one of the most economically successful states in the world. Despite the difficult geopolitical situation in the country, it is characterized by maximum development in the computer field, medicine, tourism, etc. The high standard of living in Israel and comfortable conditions for professional activities attract hundreds of thousands of migrants from all over the world to the country.

For occasional visits to Israel for the purpose of tourism and visiting relatives, Russians do not need a visa, but for residence, employment and education, migrants should open an entry document. Only Jews by origin or their descendants can obtain a residence permit in this country. It is extremely difficult for people of non-Jewish nationality to obtain a residence permit in the country.

Buying real estate and investing in Israeli enterprises do not give the right to apply for a state residence permit.

Registration of an entry visa

The immigration process should begin with the preparation of documents and the opening of a visa. There are several categories of entry documents by which you can go to Israel - for volunteers, clergy, for work, for permanent residence, etc. Visa registration should be carried out at the Israeli embassy in the capital. It takes about seven days to open the document. In urgent cases, it is possible to reduce the time to 1-2 days. To open an entry visa, you must pay a consular fee, which, depending on the category, is about 17 dollars in ruble equivalent.

It is fashionable to obtain a visa for a trip to Israel after submitting a package of documents to the embassy, ​​which includes:

• international passport;
• passport size photo;
• birth and marriage certificates;
• receipt of payment of the consular fee;
• application form;
• an invitation from relatives, from a place of work, from an educational institution, etc. (if any).

The Israeli Embassy reserves the right to refuse a visa without giving reasons. You can submit documents for re-registration no earlier than one year later. You can leave for Israel and get a residence permit on your own or with the whole family.

After that, in order to obtain a permanent residence permit, it is necessary to go through a step-by-step procedure consisting of granting a temporary residence permit, then a permanent residence permit, and then obtaining citizenship.

Law on repatriation for obtaining a residence permit in Israel

The easiest way to obtain a residence permit in Israel is for people who fall under the "Law of Return" of 1950. According to this bill, all people with Jewish roots have the right to reside in their ethnic homeland. This return process is called repatriation. An exception to the general rule is the renunciation of religion. The law on repatriation is fundamental for all spheres and directions of the life of the state. According to this project, people who have provided the following documents can leave for Israel and obtain a residence permit for up to 5 years:

• a statement of the repatriate and a photo of the passport format of all family members;
• all papers that can confirm the presence of Jewish roots no later than the third generation;
• documents of relatives living in Israel, their biographical data and phone numbers where you can contact them.

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Minor repatriates automatically receive a permanent residence permit. However, if the child decides to leave the country and lives outside Israel for more than seven years after repatriation, then he is deprived of permanent residence.

You can apply for a residence permit only in Israel to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.

The Minister personally decides on granting the status of a resident. Sometimes, in order to get a result, the ministry may require you to provide a bank statement to confirm the economic stability of the repatriate. Violation of the country's legislation and the rejection of Judaism are the main reasons for the elimination of a residence permit and even citizenship, and also serve as a criterion for deportation from the country.

Ways to obtain a residence permit for non-Jews

It is extremely difficult for a non-Jew to leave for Israel and obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit. There are several ways to get status:

• through marriage, but both spouses will have to go through the naturalization procedure, as well as prove the intention of cohabitation;
• on a work visa, which is obtained at the invitation of the employer;
• provided that the applicants are elderly people whose children or spouse resides in Israel;
• with a volunteer visa or entry permit for the clergy;
• individual cases with humane intentions.

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It is impossible to leave for Israel and apply for a residence permit on a study visa, since its validity is only a few years without the right to renew. An application for granting the status of a temporary resident is considered within a month, in exceptional cases the procedure may take 90 days. Four years of residence on a residence permit gives the right to apply for the status of a permanent resident of the country.

In many countries of the world there is business immigration, on the basis of which a residence permit, permanent residence or even citizenship is issued. In Israel, the economic well-being of a person does not matter for obtaining the status of a resident of the country.

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