Aliyah Q & A

Aliyah Q & A How do I renew my American/Israeli Passport? To renew your American Passport https://il.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passport-services/ To renew your Israeli Passport https://www.gov.il/en/service/application_for_biometric_passport2 How do I make an appointment in Misrad HaPnim? Through the GoVisit website: https://govisit.gov.il/en/authorities/office/262?utm_source=go.gov.il&utm_medium=referral I am a new oleh, how much time do I have to be in Israel to be eligible for an Israeli passport? If you are an oleh in the first 5 years of your aliyah, you need to have physically resided in Israel for 75% of the time when you apply for an Israeli passport. I am a retired oleh, do I have to pay in to Bituach Leumi? Yes. Bituach Leumi payments cover national health coverage. I made aliyah at 70 years old, when will I be eligible for a government pension through Bituach Leumi? Only persons who made aliyah before retirement age set by Bituach Leumi are eligible for a government pension. So if you made aliyah at 70 years old, you will never be eligible for a government pension. How do I switch Kupot? Go to any post office branch with your Teudat Zehut and complete a Tofes Maavar (transfer form). You will be required to pay a nominal fee. Take the transfer form to the administrative offices of the new Kupat Cholim. Where do I turn if I have a Consumer complaint? Citizens Advice Bureau SHIL tel. 02 5468679 email: shil@jerusalem.muni.il