The law "On Passports" in Israel regulates the issuance of various types of identity cards and passports for citizens and residents of the country. The main documents regulated by this law include the Teudat-Zeut (internal identity card), Darkon (foreign passport) and Lesse-Passe (temporary travel document). Let's take a closer look at each of them.

1Marriage registration

Description:

• An internal identity card, mandatory for all Israeli citizens from the age of 16, as well as for permanent foreign residents.
• The document contains the owner's personal information, such as name, date of birth, gender, ID number, and address.

Usage:

• The main document for personal identification in everyday life.
• It is required for access to government services, opening bank accounts, medical care, employment, and other administrative procedures.

Features:

• It contains a built-in chip that can store biometric data such as fingerprints and a photo.
• Theudat-Zeut must always be carried with you and presented at the request of officials.

2Darkon (דרכון)

Description:

• A foreign passport of an Israeli citizen, which is used for international travel.
• It is issued to citizens for a period of 10 years for adults and for 5 years for children under 18 years of age.

Usage:

• The main document for traveling abroad.
• Allows you to enter many countries without a visa or with a simplified visa regime.

Features:

• Darkon has biometric elements to enhance security and prevent counterfeiting.
• Holders of the darcon can use consular support abroad..

Receiving procedure:

• You must submit an application to the Israeli Interior Ministry, provide biometric data and pay the appropriate fee.
• Darcon can be obtained at the offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs or through Israeli consulates abroad.

3Lesse Passe (ליסע פאסע) or Teudat Maawar (תעודת מעבר)

Description:

• A temporary travel document that is issued to persons who are not eligible for a standard foreign passport (darkon).
• The document is valid for up to 5 years and is used for international travel.

Usage:

• Allows its owner to leave Israel and return back.
• It is used in situations where a citizen is temporarily deprived of the opportunity to receive a darcon (for example, for legal or administrative reasons).

Features:

• It is often used by new returnees who have not yet received the right to darcon.
• It may have restrictions on the countries where entry is allowed under this document.

Receiving procedure:

• Submitting an application to the Israeli Interior Ministry or the Israeli Consulate abroad.
• It is required to provide a valid identification card (Teudat Zeut), photos and pay the fee.

Conclusion

The Israeli Passport Law establishes the procedure for issuing and using three basic documents: Teudat Zeut, Darkon and Lesse Passe (Teudat Ma'avar). These documents play an important role in identity verification, international travel, and access to government services. A proper understanding of their purpose and procedures for obtaining them will help citizens and residents of Israel effectively use these documents in their daily lives.