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Your Israeli Senior Citizen Card

May 26, 2025
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Congratulations – it’s official: If you’ve reached the age of retirement in Israel, you’re entitled to a senior citizen card!

Have you already received your senior citizen card?

The card entitles you to a variety of discounts and benefits – so you can enjoy more and pay less.

 

Who’s eligible to receive the card?

Close to retirement age – even if you have not actually retired – the card is automatically sent to every Israeli citizen who reaches the age of:

  • 67 – men
  • 63 (as of today) – women (Note that the retirement age for women will gradually increase to 65.)

 

How do you enjoy the discounts?

Simple – just present the senior citizen card. If the card in your possession doesn’t include a photo, present a driver’s license or identity card along with it.

What benefits are you entitled to?

 The card provides discounts and benefits in various areas, for example:

  • Property tax (arnona)
  • Public transportation
  • Bank fees
  • Dental treatments
  • Entry to national sites
  • Entertainment – museums, cinema, shows and more

And, there are additional benefits for those who meet certain criteria. For more information – visit the “Kol Zchut” website (Hebrew).

Small tip: It’s worth presenting the senior citizen card even at places that aren’t required to give discounts – you might be pleasantly surprised.

Didn’t receive the card? You can contact the senior citizens hotline of the Ministry of Social Equality:

 

For more information please see our Shivat Zion guide, Bituach Leumi – National Insurance Institute