How to acquire and benefit from a Polish Card?

The Polish card, also known as Pole’s Card, is a unique document that opens numerous opportunities for individuals of Polish descent living abroad. This coveted status not only affirms one’s connection to the Polish nation but also grants them special rights and privileges within Poland. Many people find the Pole’s Card another way to obtain…

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Abandonment of Israeli residency

Abandonment of Israeli residency – how and when is it done? The process of abandoning resident status is a complex legal procedure, which is performed mainly in cases of relocation or a permanent move to another country for the purpose of work, starting a family, etc. Abandonment of residency is necessary in order to be…

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Estonian passport

Who is eligible for an Estonian passport? Descendants of people who lived in Estonia between 1918 to 1940, may be entitled to receive Estonian citizenship, based on proof of citizenship in Estonia before 1940, and subject to a relatively quick naturalization procedure. Those who successfully complete the process will receive an Estonian passport, which confers…

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Obtaining a European Tourist Visa for Israeli Passport Holders

What are the new rules regarding obtaining a European tourist visa for Israeli passport holders? Starting November 2024, the tourist visa reform regarding Israeli tourists in Europe will enter into effect. Those wishing to visit European Union countries with an Israeli passport will have to obtain a tourist visa (ETIAS) in advance. The visa application…

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Renouncing foreign citizenship

In what cases is it necessary to carry out a procedure to renounce a foreign citizenship? A requirement to renounce foreign citizenship may come from a foreign country that prohibits multiple citizenships, for a citizen of that country about to receive Israeli citizenship. Likewise, there may be a requirement to renounce foreign citizenship on the…

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Dual citizenship for Israeli citizens

Do Israeli citizens have to give up their citizenship if they receive an additional citizenship? Israeli citizens can hold a second citizenship, or even multiple citizenships. However, not all countries follow the same rules. There are states that categorically prohibit their citizens from holding an additional citizenship. Also, there are countries (including several countries in…

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Obtaining Polish Citizenship

 Many Jews left Poland during the 20th century. The main reason for this was due to the horrors of World War II and the Holocaust, but local antisemitism and religious persecution also played a part. Today, hundreds of thousands of descendants of Polish Jews in Israel and abroad are eligible for a Polish passport. This…

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