How long will I serve as a new immigrant?

The duration of a new immigrant’s military service depends on their age, the date of arrival in Israel, medical condition and personal status.

Obligatory service for women and men who arrived in Israel from June 1st, 2020:

- Married men and women who have at least one child - are exempt from service.

The arrival date in Israel is determined once a person stays in Israel for more than four consecutive months (with small breaks in between) or after being in Israel for the total of 180 days.

                                                                                                               Please note:

- New immigrants who are being recruited for combat roles or roles mentioned in regulation 16a of the Military Service Law will be required to extend the duration of their service to a period of 24 months of "Additional Regular Service" (as opposed to Standing Army Service). It shall be a stipulation for their placement.

- Immigrants who wish to volunteer to serve in elite units, patrol battalions or companies (which require a longer period of service), will be required to extend their service accordingly. It will be considered as "Additional Regular Service".