New Olim are eligible to apply for a passport after 90 days from their Aliyah date or before if they sign a document that says that they are willing to waive the right to renounce Israeli citizenship. However, it is recommended to wait until after 90 days as some government clerks might not be willing to let them apply before then.
UPDATE: in line with a new law change on 3.12.2020 regarding passport applications for Olim
- apply within the 1st year of Aliyah: a passport will be issued that is valid for 1 year only.
- apply within 1-5 years of Aliyah date: the government with check if you have been in the country for at least 75% of the time. If yes, a passport will be issued for 5 years. If not, a passport will be issued for 1 year only.
- apply 5+ years after Aliyah: the government with check if you have been in the country for at least 36 out of the last 60 months. If yes, a passport will be issued for 10 years. If not, a passport will be issued for 1 year only.
In the event that you have to travel within the first 90 days after making Aliyah, you can ask Misrad Hapnim for a letter permitting you to travel on a foreign passport (Ishur Yetziya im Darkon Zar).
Detailed information on how to apply, what is required, biometric passports and fees, is available on the Government Services and Information website.
You need to make an appointment with Misrad Hapnim in order to apply for the biometric passport: https://myvisit.com/#!/home/
Click here for information on applying for your first Israeli passport.
Additional information on how to apply, what is required, biometric passports and fees, is available on the Government Services and Information website.