Obtaining an Israeli passport (for new repatriates)
Population Department of the Israeli Interior Ministry
New returnees currently have access only to the biometric Theudat Maawar (Lesse passe), which is issued on a general basis 3 (Three) months after repatriation.
You can apply for a Teudat Maavar with goVisit.today's assistants during the first days of your stay in Israel through the “Opt-out” procedure.
The teudat Ma'avar (תעודת מעבר) is an Israeli passport issued by the Israeli Ministry of the Interior to individuals who are not eligible for a standard Israeli passport (Darkon).
How goVisit.today assistants can help:
1 Before your trip to Israel:
- Will provide recommendations on a set of documents for registration of a foreign passport.
- Will fill out a "Waiver of Waiver" declaration in Hebrew for the registration of a biometric international identity card.
- Will arrange an appointment for you at the nearest department of the Population Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on a convenient date and time.
2 During a visit to the Interior Ministry:
- Will meet you at the population department and help you with the submission of documents for the registration of Teudat Maawar. All you need to do is sign the forms and submit your biometric data.
3 Additional services
- Obtaining a passport in the territory of the Jewish State and delivery to your location
- Making changes to your full name in the Israeli citizenship certificates
According to goVisit.today, the documents of an Israeli citizen will be ready within 1 (one) month from the moment of registration.
Urgent registration of Teudat Maawar in 24 hours
If you urgently need to apply for Theudat Maawar, contact goVisit.today specialists who will help you speed up the process of obtaining a foreign passport in any situations requiring your immediate departure to EU countries or without using a foreign passport of your country of origin.
Why urgent registration may be required
- Urgent trip: Urgent business trip, family circumstances, emergency medical care abroad.
- Document loss or theft: The loss or theft of your valid document before an important trip.
- Expiration: The unexpected discovery that your current document has expired and a trip has already been scheduled.
If you need additional information or assistance in preparing documents, do not hesitate to ask questions to goVisit.today's assistants, who will promptly help you understand the details and ensure that you receive the Theudat Maawar as soon as possible.
To whom and in what cases is Theudat Maawar issued
- New returnees: Persons eligible for repatriation to Israel under the Law of Return.
- Foreign spouses of Israeli citizens: During the step-by-step procedure, foreign spouses reside in Israel on the basis of a temporary residence permit.
- Persons with restrictions on obtaining a darkon: In some cases, Israeli citizens may temporarily be ineligible to receive a darkon due to certain restrictions.
What is Theudat Maawar for?
- Ability to travel: Without this document, persons who do not have a visa will not be able to travel internationally.
- Crossing the borders of the State of Israel: The Teudat Ma'avar allows its owner to legally leave Israel and return back.
- Proof of identity: The document serves as an official identification document outside of Israel.
What is the difference between Darkon and Teudat Maawar?
The difference between them is in the color of the cover, the difficulty of obtaining it, and the number of countries that can be visited.
Both Darkon and Lesse Passe are documents certifying the identity of an Israeli citizen abroad.
Red provisional document (Lesse Passe) It is issued to all new repatriates for a period of 5 (five) years, regardless of their residence in the Country. It allows visa-free entry to more than 65 countries around the world, including the Schengen area.
Thus, every citizen gets the opportunity to go on vacation or business trips at any time without a visa. This is very convenient and saves you not only time, but also money!
What are the conditions for obtaining a blue resident passport in 2025?
Starting from 01.02.2025, to extend the Darkon, you need to live 60% of the time in the country, not 75%, as before.
Now a new repatriate can receive a Darkon for a period of 5 years after 366 days of his residence in Israel, provided that he has lived in the country 60% of the time (220 days).
| Living in Israel |
Repatriates who have received citizenship |
| from 1 year to 5 years ago |
more than 5 years ago |
| more than 60% |
Darkon for 5 years |
Darkon for 10 years |
| less than 60% |
Teudat Maawar |
Teudat Maawar |
Currently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs uses a program that automatically calculates the number of days a citizen stays in the country, which simplifies the process.
After receiving a 10-year Darkon, the following applications will be satisfied without checking the length of residence in the Jewish State.
Biometric Darkon and Teudat Maavar can only be ordered in the territory of the State of Israel at the Department of the Population Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The consulates of the countries of residence issue only non-biometric international travel documents, which will make it difficult to enter EU countries from the second half of 2024.
New EU Visa Rules in Questions and Answers – EEAS
State fee for a biometric passport
The extension of Darkon or Teudat Ma'avar in Israel is a paid service that can be paid for online or directly at the Interior Ministry only with an Israeli bank card.
Our assistants from goVisit.today will take care of all the formalities: they will pay state fees, fill out the necessary declarations and take over the entire process of communicating with the Interior Ministry staff.
All you have to do is arrive at the department by the appointed time for:
- photographing,
- biometric fingerprinting,
- signing documents for the issuance of a foreign passport.
The cost of passport renewal varies depending on the time of the year.From November to February, the duty is significantly lower than from March to October. Paying online also allows you to save money.
Current tariffs for 2025:
| Type of service |
Online payment (November-February), in shekels |
Online payment (March-October), in shekels |
Payment at the Interior Ministry office, in shekels |
| First / Expired passport |
Adults |
165 |
260 |
280 |
| Children |
100 |
135 |
150 |
| Recovery of a lost/stolen/damaged passport |
Adults |
465 |
560 |
580 |
| Children |
250 |
285 |
300 |
Conversion rate: 1 $ ~ 3.65 shekels
Online payment of state duties through the website of the Israeli Interior Ministry
Advantages: It is fast, convenient, and often provides discounts of up to 30% of the standard cost.
Steps for payment:
1Visit the official website of the Israeli Interior Ministry:
2Choose a service:
- Find the category "Payment of the fee for issuing a foreign passport"
Paying the fee for an Israeli passport is a procedure that requires care and careful preparation. goVisit.today specialists will pay state duties for you and thereby help speed up the process of your paperwork at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Obtaining an Israeli passport (for new repatriates)
Population Department of the Israeli Interior Ministry