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Israel

Citizenship by descent, in plain words.

Furthest routine descent
Grandparent (immigration right, not descent)
Fee
See gov.ilCheck with the consulate
Watch out
This is a right to immigrate (Law of Return), not citizenship by descent.

The rules

  • The Law of Return is a right to immigrate, NOT citizenship by descent.
  • A grandchild of a Jew is eligible. It stops at grandchildren.

Documents to check

Check the official application checklist for this route before ordering records. It may ask for birth records linking each generation, name-change or marriage records, and proof of the ancestor’s citizenship. Special routes may need additional evidence. The consulate can confirm which documents, translations and certifications apply to you.

Official source

https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/aliyah

gov.il aliyah eligibility page.

Checked 8 November 2026.

Verify before applying. Rules and fees change. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Check the official source above, or ask the country's embassy or consulate, before you send anything.