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'An important step': Malta recognizes all Israeli travel documents, not just passports

"This important step will enable all Israelis who wish to travel to beautiful Malta to do so," said Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

An illustrative image of a passport with stamps from Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport.
Before passports became standard, travellers relied on permits, letters and personal recognition to cross borders.

Before passports: How travelers crossed borders

Germany granted citizenship to 6,756 Israelis in 2025, making its embassy in Israel the country's largest passport office outside Europe.PremiumPremium

'Insurance certificate for escape': Israelis reclaim German citizenship in record numbers

A Romanian passport; Illustrative.

Ex-IDF soldier convicted for using foreign passport to enter Iraq, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia


All travelers to Israel must obtain visa starting January 2025

Once obtained, the ETA-IL stays valid for up to two years, or until the traveler's current passport expires – whichever comes first.

 Travellers at Ben Gurion International Airport where flights were being delayed, as the workers of the airport went on strike, in a protest for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, on September 2, 202

Six months later: What happened to the Maldives' call for a ban on Israeli passports?

The country's Attorney-General Ahmed Usham noted that issuing such a complete prohibition on Israeli passports required further review. 

 People walk on a beach in Vilimalé Island. November 15, 2023.

Eligibility for Romanian citizenship: Are you eligible?

Check eligibility and understand how to obtain Romanian citizenship with Attorney Daniel Hershko, expert in Romanian citizenship expenses and European citizenship eligibility.

 How attractive it is so hard to obtain: Romanian citizenship - are you eligible

Israel Police raids Foreign Ministry, uncovers fraudulent diplomatic passports

The raid was part of an undercover investigation opened in the previous weeks.

 Yair Netanyahu and a sign showing directions to the Foreign Ministry offices in Jerusalem are seen

Before biometrics: Israel's earliest passports and travel documents

The first Israeli passport issued was in the name of Golda Meir, who at the time worked for the Jewish Agency and was soon to become Israel’s ambassador to the Soviet Union.

 Tel Aviv citizens waiting to have their passport photos taken, January 23, 1949

This is how you will issue a biometric passport without leaving your home

Avoid Ministry of Interior queues: Issue biometric ID cards online now! Details to know before starting the process to get your new passport or ID card without leaving home.

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Population Authority launches new system to request passport extensions online

"We have set a goal of improving service to Israeli citizens." 

 Israeli Interior Minister Rabbi Moshe Arbel (Shas).

Where is my passport? A new voice service will help you track it

A collaboration between HFD and Omnitelecom introduces a voice service to track passport delivery, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.

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Wiz or EasyJet? Who is cheaper? Test for Passover

In light of the return of low-cost carriers to Israel, we conducted a Passover price comparison test in popular European destinations to see if they offer real savings for travelers.

 Wizz Air, EasyJet

Knesset approves first reading of bill to let Israelis get passports, IDs online

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel presented a bill that would allow for Israelis to get IDs online without appearing in person at government agencies.

Moshe Arbel