122K+ Digital Visa Apps in 6 Months

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Israel's digital visa stations processed over 122,000 applications in six months, with passports being the most requested service.

The stations allow for independent application for biometric identity cards or passports, in just a few minutes. 
The data shows that since the launch of the stations in July 2025, there has been an upward trend in their use. Here are the data:
July 2025: 11,517
August 2025: 10,581
September 2025: 15,947
October 2025: 11,557
November 2025: 23,995
December 2025: 22,182
January 2026: 27,182

Is there a gender difference? Who tends to use the stations more? 
The data shows that there is no significant difference between men and women, and of all users of the stations, 51% were men and 49% were women.

What is the requested service between the two?
The data shows that of all applications submitted at the stations: 55% were for passports and 45% for identity cards.
Is there a difference in the use of stations in central offices compared to offices in the periphery?
The data shows that the Tel Aviv office received over 15,000 applications and is in first place. The Kiryat office is in second place with 12,539 applications, Jerusalem is in third place with 7,421 applications, Rehovot is in fourth place with 6,736 applications, and Nof HaGalil is in fifth place with 6,514 applications.
Can a difference be observed between age groups in the use of stations? The data shows that young people aged 16-30 are the largest user group:
16-30: 52,996
31-40: 23,277
41-50: 21,310
51-60: 16,625
61-70: 8,188
71-80: 511
80+: 54
Director General of the Population and Immigration Authority, Amnon Shohamy: “The digital stations represent a significant leap forward in the service provided to the public and are part of the digital revolution we are leading, for the benefit of the public. The service at the stations is fast, accessible, and the process is completed in less than 5 minutes. The Population and Immigration Authority will continue to promote digital initiatives that will simplify and ease the process for service recipients.”
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Senior Spokesperson, Communications and Public Relations Division
Population and Immigration Authority
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