Residency Revocation: The Clause Affecting the Voter Registry

The Interior Ministry has published the rules for inclusion in the voter registry ahead of the elections for the 26th Knesset on October 27. Citizens living abroad with a 'residency revocation' status may be prevented from voting. The deadline for submitting a request to correct details is August 4, 2026. The article details the ways to check eligibility, appeal, and register an address in Israel, including phone hotlines and contact numbers.

Ahead of the elections for the 26th Knesset, scheduled for October 27, the Interior Ministry has published rules regarding eligibility to be included in the voter registry. According to the instructions, to be included in the registry, one must be an Israeli citizen on the day the registry is drawn, be registered in the Population Registry as a resident, and be at least 18 years old. Citizens living abroad with a 'residency revocation' status may be prevented from voting if they are not registered as residents. The article details three scenarios: those who have revoked residency for tax or National Insurance purposes but have an address in Israel registered with the Interior Ministry – will be able to vote; those who have revoked residency and have no registered address – will not appear in the registry, but can appeal until August 4 and arrange an address by September 2; those who have revoked residency at the general level – will not be able to participate in the elections. The deadline for submitting a request to correct details is August 4, 2026. The article provides ways to inquire: national hotline 1-800-101975 or 073-2458358, WhatsApp 053-380-1464, and for abroad 3450* or 074-7083450, and email address [email protected].