Documents for Aliyah
What You Will Need:
Birth certificate with apostille
This document cannot be replaced by a marriage certificate or other proofs of identity. You can find more information on the apostille here.
Marriage/divorce/death certificate with apostille
If you were married more than once, you need to send all the civil certificates (not replaceable by the Ketubah or by the Judicial Sentence of Divorce).
Passport
The passport must be valid for at least another 2 years. If you have more than one citizenship, you need to check with the Jewish Agency which one to use.
Background check
You need an official criminal background check issued by the Federal Authority of every country where you resided for more than one year after the age of 18. You can find more information here.
Proof of Judaism
You must submit a letter stating your eligibility status. This letter must meet strict conditions that are explained here.
Steps to Take:
Submission
Collect all the documents, make sure they are complete and upload them to your Aliyah portal. Don’t forget to send an email or to call the Jewish Agency to inform them that you completed the submission.
Important Note:
Conversion
If you converted to Judaism, additional documents are required. Learn more here.
Marital Status
The State of Israel recognizes only 4 marital statuses: single, married, divorced, widowed. If your status is different, you need to check how it might influence the Aliyah process and benefits.
Additional Documents
If you have Israeli parents or previously lived in Israel, additional documents are required. For more details, please contact us.