Published: 18.10.2026
Residency is determined by a person’s center of life, including residence, family, work, studies and assets. After leaving Israel, residency is generally maintained for the first five years, but it may be reviewed earlier; extending it requires evidence that the stay abroad remains temporary.
According to the National Insurance Institute, past residence in Israel alone is not decisive: both a person’s objective ties and their intention to maintain Israel as their center of life are considered. For people relocating abroad, this means that after five years they must provide evidence that the move remains temporary, while those making a permanent move may request termination earlier. The decision affects access to benefits and public health insurance. This is worth reading for Israeli residents planning a long-term relocation and for their families.
- 🏛️ btl.gov.il