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Israel extends $3,500 exit grant to all African nationals
Published : Friday, 13 November, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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Israel has extended its $3,500 voluntary departure grant to nationals of all African countries to boost migrant departures amid a decline in the number of people leaving with state assistance, according to 'Haaretz'.
The expanded scheme took effect on Monday and will remain open until December 31, the Population and Immigration Authority said.
It covers African nationals who have stayed in Israel for more than two years without valid visas, temporary residents and those who entered legally but overstayed their visas.
The authority expects several thousand more people, including nationals of Nigeria, South Africa and Togo, to qualify.
Official figures show that 2,815 African nationals left Israel under the scheme in 2025, down about 20 per cent from 3,511 in 2024. The authority blamed shrinking asylum opportunities in Canada and the United States, as well as flight disruptions caused by conflicts.
-AH
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