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

7 facts quoted from the official source

For a foreign national who is eligible for Aliyah under the Law of Return and wants to live in Israel before deciding whether to make Aliyah.

Route type
Ancestry & return
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Who qualifieseligible under the Right of ReturnLaw of Return, 5710-1950
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel documentvalid for at least 6 monthsLaw of Return, 5710-1950
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose of the routevisa is valid for 5 years and permits holders to live and work in IsraelLaw of Return, 5710-1950
  • What the route grantsapply for an A/5Law of Return, 5710-1950
  • Work and study rightslive and work in IsraelLaw of Return, 5710-1950
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeNIS 195checked 2026-07-27 · Law of Return, 5710-1950
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Duration and validityvalid for 5 yearsLaw of Return, 5710-1950
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Israel?
The official source states: For a foreign national who is eligible for Aliyah under the Law of Return and wants to live in Israel before deciding whether to make Aliyah.

Every answer is quoted from the official gov.il page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source gov.ilLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Israel government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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