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United Airlines flight to Shanghai diverts after pilot forgets passport

“The pilot did not have their passport onboard,” United Airlines said in a statement. “We arranged for a new crew to take our customers to their destination that evening."

Israeli passport ranks as 19th most powerful passport

Israeli passport holders are able to travel to 170 countries without a visa, with some destinations requiring a visa on arrival or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). 

All travelers to Israel must obtain visa starting January 2025

Once obtained, the ETA-IL stays valid for up to two years, or until the traveler's current passport expires – whichever comes first.

Six months later: What happened to the Maldives' call for a ban on Israeli passports?

The country's Attorney-General Ahmed Usham noted that issuing such a complete prohibition on Israeli passports required further review. 

03/12/2024

Eligibility for Romanian citizenship: Are you eligible?

Check eligibility and understand how to obtain Romanian citizenship with Attorney Daniel Hershko, expert in Romanian citizenship expenses and European citizenship eligibility.

By IN COLLABORATION WITH HERSHKO-ROMANIA
12/09/2024
 Yair Netanyahu and a sign showing directions to the Foreign Ministry offices in Jerusalem are seen

Israel Police raids Foreign Ministry, uncovers fraudulent diplomatic passports

The raid was part of an undercover investigation opened in the previous weeks.

 Tel Aviv citizens waiting to have their passport photos taken, January 23, 1949

Before biometrics: Israel's earliest passports and travel documents

The first Israeli passport issued was in the name of Golda Meir, who at the time worked for the Jewish Agency and was soon to become Israel’s ambassador to the Soviet Union.

14/05/2024

This is how you will issue a biometric passport without leaving your home

Avoid Ministry of Interior queues: Issue biometric ID cards online now! Details to know before starting the process to get your new passport or ID card without leaving home.

By MEITAL SHARABI
05/05/2024

Population Authority launches new system to request passport extensions online

"We have set a goal of improving service to Israeli citizens." 

Where is my passport? A new voice service will help you track it

A collaboration between HFD and Omnitelecom introduces a voice service to track passport delivery, enhancing customer experience and efficiency.

By MEITAL SHARABI
02/04/2024
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