Biometric Israeli ID Card

Carry Your Teudat Zehut With You Always

Biometric Israeli ID Card

In Israel, perhaps the most important document you need is your Teudat Zehut – your Identification Document. This is the key for letting all and sundry know who you are. So important is this document, that you must have it on you at all times. Yes, indeed, there is an obligation to carry one’s Teudat Zehut on one at ALL times. Personally, I do. It can happen that one accidentally forgets one’s Teudat Zehut, but really, one should cling to it much like one would put on one’s watch in the morning or perhaps for those who don’t wear watches – hold on to one’s cell phone!

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Biometric passport of Israel

How to Obtain a New Biometric Passport in Israel

Biometric passport of Israel

For adults living in Israel, a passport will last just 10 years, and must then be renewed. Recently, the biometric passport has become the standard. Old passports will expire, and those living in Israel will then need to obtain the new biometric passport. In addition, the old ID (Teudat Zehut) is being phased out. When one applies for one’s new passport, one will also need to obtain a new Teuhat Zehut (identity document). It is all easy enough to obtain – so long as one meets the requirements. What, however, must one do in order to obtain the new passport in the easiest, least frustrating manner as possible? We’ll explore the exact process in this article, letting you know what you’ll be in for and offering you some much needed tips!

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