Passport

Waiting for a passport? Glitch delays passport issuance

First report: The waiting time for a biometric passport has jumped from six weeks to about two months due to a malfunction in a Population and Immigration Authority machine.

|ByLIAT RON
Illustration: An Israeli passport.
A vacation in a hotel.

Planning a summer vacation next year? The step that will save you a lot of money

The Population and Immigration Authority is updating passport fees for the winter. How much will you save by booking online, until when can the benefit be redeemed at the bureaus, and more details.

|ByAVICHAY CHAIM
Israeli passport.

Starting Nov. 1: What travelers should know about their passport

Starting Nov. 1, Israelis can apply for a passport at a reduced rate - NIS 185 for adults instead of NIS 290. For a family of four, savings reach nearly NIS 300. Here is what you need to know.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
View of the road leading to the Allenby Bridge Border Crossing, September 24, 2025; illustrative.

Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing

PIBA said 27 men and six women used legitimate Chinese passports in Jordan before presenting forged Japanese passports when attempting to cross into Israel.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI

Federal appeals court upholds US citizenship for twin son of gay couple

Ethan’s twin brother, Aiden, was granted citizenship from birth.

OCTOBER 13, 2020ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
Gay couple with kids 521

Israeli tech firm develops digital coronavirus 'passport'

Issuing processes would be overseen by the holders' respective health ministry in cooperation with local health providers and hospitals.

JUNE 17, 2020ByZACHARY KEYSER
Pangea's COVID-19 'passport.'