{"id":43245,"date":"2020-11-05T16:38:53","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T14:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/temp.lawoffice.org.il\/?p=43245"},"modified":"2023-03-21T13:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T11:25:11","slug":"israeli-citizenship-by-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/script_transfer_new.mowfns.ap-southeast-2.wpstaqhosting.com\/en\/israeli-citizenship-by-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli Citizenship By Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article will address a topic we are often asked about, Israeli citizenship by investment. Israel is not a country that allows immigration through investment; however, if you are a US citizen, the B\/5 visa allows an investor and their family to obtain residence in Israel, which is the closest parallel to citizenship by investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This B\/5 investment visa category is relatively new and was first implemented in May 2019. This option to receive Israeli residency emerged as a result of a reciprocal visa agreement between Israel and the United States. Under this agreement, Israelis can obtain an <\/span>E\/2 investment visa<\/span><\/a>, which would allow them to obtain legal status in the US. Likewise, US citizens can come to Israel with a B\/5 investment visa, allowing them to obtain legal status here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a wonderful option for US citizens who are not eligible to immigrate to Israel (make aliyah) but who still want to settle in the country. When might this be a good option? If an Israeli marries someone from the US, if the family in the US is not Jewish or eligible for immigration, under the B\/5 investment visa, there is a possibility to bring the family to Israel. This could allow siblings, older children from other marriages, or parents, among others, to come and obtain status in Israel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n