Population and Immigration Authority — Naturalization application for permanent residents married to Israeli citizens

Source: https://www.gov.il/en/service/request_for_citizenship_for_spouse_of_person_with_israeli_citizenship · 2026

Permanent residents who are married to Israeli citizens can apply to be naturalized (receive Israeli citizenship). You must be physically in Israel to apply.

Who Can Apply

• You must be a permanent resident with a valid permanent residence permit.
• You must be married to an Israeli citizen.
• You and your spouse must share a household.
• You must have settled in Israel.
• You must be in Israel at the time of application.

Required Documents

• Your ID.
• Your foreign passport or Israeli travel document.
• Evidence of Center of Life in Israel, such as:
  • A home purchase contract or rental contract, signed by both tenant and landlord.
  • Bank account printouts related to the residential apartment (or photocopies of cleared checks and bank statements if rent is paid directly to the landlord).
  • Confirmation of membership in Kupat Holim (health fund), including the date of registration.
  • Confirmation from the National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) of receipt of benefits, including the first date and bank account printouts showing receipt.
  • Pay slips (of applicant and/or spouse) or approvals regarding place of work, including commencement date.
  • Confirmation from the local council of residence in the area, including the start date — signed by the head of the council.
  • If you have children:
    • Certificates from school or other educational institution.
    • Your children’s vaccination booklets.
  • Any other relevant evidence proving your center of life is in Israel.

Additional documents may be requested if necessary.

Application Fee

• 195 NIS
• Payable at the authority office by cash, credit card, or cheque.
• Check the up-to-date fees table at: https://www.gov.il/he/departments/general/fees_and_payments

How to Apply

1. Download, print, and fill in the Application for Naturalization form (AZ21): https://www.gov.il/BlobFolder/generalpage/services_forms/he/AZ21.pdf
2. Apply in person, together with your required documents, at your local Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) office: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/Bureaus?OfficeId=95b283ad-fc02-40e6-ac6f-8986acac6b86
3. At the time of application, you will be required to complete and submit the relevant declarations.

Contact: Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA)

• Phone: *3450 (local) | 1-222-3450 (landline) | +972-2-6294666 (from abroad)
• Email: info@piba.gov.il
• Website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/population_and_immigration_authority