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Israel has extended a financial departure programme to nationals from all African countries, offering KSh 455,000 (USD 3,500) alongside free flights to eligible migrants who agree to leave the country voluntarily.
The temporary policy, which came into effect on November 9, 2026, and runs until December 31, 2026, targets African nationals who have resided in Israel for more than two years without valid immigration status.
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It also applies to certain temporary residence permit holders and individuals who entered the country legally but overstayed their visas.
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Previously, Israel's departure grant was largely restricted to citizens of Eritrea, Sudan, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast and Guinea, along with nationals of countries that have no diplomatic ties with Israel.
The revised policy removes those restrictions, bringing in migrants from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa, among others from across the continent.
