Employment and livelihood

Registering with the Employment Service

Distinguish opening a website account from initial jobseeker registration.

7 minutes to read Last checked: 20.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Prepare identification, register officially and follow attendance instructions. Tachles Israel does not apply or book for you.

Who is this guide for?

Jobseekers with Israeli ID cards registering with the Employment Service.

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Conditions and exceptions

Follow current conditions and keep documents and passwords private. Registration alone does not guarantee unemployment benefit.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Prepare identification

The service requires your ID number and card issue date for website registration.
What should you prepare?

ID card; issue date.

Please note

Registration alone does not guarantee unemployment benefit; follow current official guidance and protect sensitive records.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗
02

Open personal-area access

Enter from gov.il and create access following the official instructions; the service is free.
What should you prepare?

Authentication details requested officially.

Please note

Registration alone does not guarantee unemployment benefit; follow current official guidance and protect sensitive records.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗
03

Complete initial jobseeker registration

After login, register with the appropriate office and follow attendance instructions; a website account alone may not complete this.
What should you prepare?

Employment details; CV if needed.

Please note

Registration alone does not guarantee unemployment benefit; follow current official guidance and protect sensitive records.

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04

Keep confirmation and follow up

Track office instructions and check the separate National Insurance benefit process, including the combined route if appropriate.
What should you prepare?

Registration confirmation; messages.

Please note

Registration alone does not guarantee unemployment benefit; follow current official guidance and protect sensitive records.

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05

Resolve problems or refusal

Use official contact routes, retain reference, decision and error evidence, and check objections before duplicate applications.
What should you prepare?

Reference; receipt; decision or error record.

Please note

Registration alone does not guarantee unemployment benefit; follow current official guidance and protect sensitive records.

Official informationThis link opens an external website↗

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

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