What helped me was knowing in advance which documents they’ll ask for — saves a ton of time. The biometric data part is quick, but getting the appointment itself is what takes longest. I’d say if you’re organized and not in a rush, the process is straightforward. Plus, once you have the Darkon, traveling gets way easier. I didn’t even realize how many countries it opens up until I had it in my hands.

Yeah, I just went through the process a few months ago. Honestly, the best thing I did was follow the steps here: https://welcome-israel.com/israeli-passport. It explained everything — including how to schedule the appointment through MyVisit, what docs you need, and the different passport types. I applied for the Darkon after my first year in Israel. It took about 6–7 weeks, but once I got it, it felt totally worth it. You need patience, but it’s manageable.

I’ve already got Israeli citizenship through repatriation, but I’m just now getting around to the passport part — and honestly, I’m a little lost. I’ve heard about the Darkon and Teudat Zehut, but no one really explains how long it takes or what documents are needed. Some people say it’s super slow now because of backlogs. Someone here mentioned they recently finished the process — how did it go for you, and was it really as slow as they say?