Can an Israeli citizen enter Israel with an expired Israeli passport?

Basically the question:

Israeli citizen's passport has expired while abroad. Is it possible to reenter Israel with an expired passport?

Best Answer

Yes, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affiars Consular Services FAQ has the following in the Travel Documents section, although the question is Can I enter and exit Israel with my foreign passport? [emphasis mine]

An Israeli citizen must enter and exit Israel with his Israeli passport. If you cannot wait here for issuance of a new passport, you can enter Israel with your Israeli passport even though its validity date has expired. However during your stay in Israel you must go to the Population, Immigration and Border Authority in order to renew your passport for the purpose of exiting Israel.

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Can I enter Israel with an expired Israeli passport?

Note that Israeli citizens are required by law always to enter and exit Israel with an Israeli travel document. An Israeli passport issued to an adult or a minor is valid for 5 years. If 5 years have passed since the passport was issued, please contact the mission to obtain a new passport.

Can Israeli citizenship expire?

Israeli citizenship does not expire even if the Israeli citizenship settles outside of Israel. Citizenship is cancelled only if the Israeli citizen willingly renounces the citizenship, in accordance with the law's requirements.

Do I need an Israeli passport to go to Israel?

Every Israeli citizen must enter and leave Israel with an Israeli passport or travel document.

Am I an Israeli citizen if I have an Israeli passport?

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