Purchasing Foreign Citizenship
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…
Read MoreCertificate of non-service in the IDF – when is it required?
In the State of Israel, most citizens are required to serve mandatory service in the IDF. If you are interested in acquiring foreign citizenship and are eligible for it, there are cases in which serving in the IDF can prevent you from obtaining a foreign citizenship, such as Polish citizenship. If you are a descendant…
Read MoreAbandonment 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…
Read MoreEstonian 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…
Read MoreObtaining 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…
Read MoreRenouncing 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…
Read MoreGolden visa to Portugal – a rare vanishing opportunity (updated as of April 2023)
What is a golden visa to Portugal? A golden visa is a special type of visa which allows entrepreneurs, retirees and independent business owners to immigrate with their family members to Portugal based on an investment in the country, and to receive a residence visa for an extended period. Sometimes, it is possible to convert…
Read MoreDual 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…
Read MoreAuthenticating documents issued by the former Soviet Union (legal information)
Can documents from the former Soviet republics be officially authenticated? If so, how? There is a legal difficulty in obtaining an apostille for official certificates issued during the time of the Soviet Union. The main solution today is to issue a restored copy of the required certificates, which can generally be authenticated, so that the…
Read MoreObtaining 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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