Guides | Aliyah Process: Paperwork
The Aliyah Process
Making Aliyah is a long process, consisting of several phases. This document will give you an overview of the entire administrative Aliyah process.
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The Aliyah Process
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Jewish Agency - Phone Numbers
In order to start your Aliyah process, contact the Global Center of the Jewish Agency for Israel. Below you will find a list of phone numbers for different countries.
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Jewish Agency - Phone Numbers
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Documents for Aliyah
There are a number of documents required in order to make Aliyah. Please read the following instructions carefully and prepare the documents exactly as explained.
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Documents for Aliyah
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Background Check
You need an official criminal background check or a Certificate of Good Conduct or a Federal Police Criminal Records Certificate issued by the Federal Authority.
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Background Check
You need an official criminal background check or a Certificate of Good Conduct. More...
Proof of Judaism
As part of the administrative Aliyah process, you must present a letter stating your eligibility status. This letter must meet strict conditions.
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Proof of Judaism
You must present a letter stating your eligibility status. More...
Apostille
Many documents require an Apostille. An Apostille is an official governmentally issued certificate added to documents so they will be recognized when presented in another country.
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Jewish Agency Registration
In order to start your Aliyah process with the Jewish Agency and to upload your documents, you need to register online with the Jewish Agency. You can learn how to do that with the following video.
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Jewish Agency Registration
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Aliyah Portal
Learn here how to use the Aliyah Portal of the Jewish Agency: Filling out the questionnaires, uploading your files, and making the payment.
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Aliyah Portal
Learn to navigate the Aliyah Portal of the Jewish Agency. Click here
Guides | Special Status & Procedures
Aliyah as Ezrach Oleh
If you were born outside of Israel to an Israeli father or mother (who held Israeli citizenship at the time of your birth), you have a special status called Ezrach Oleh.
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Aliyah as Ezrach Oleh
If you were born outside of Israel to an Israeli parent, click here.
Aliyah as a Katin Chozer (קטין חוזר) Returning Minor
If you were born in Israel or made Aliyah as a child and left Israel before the age of 14, you have a special status called Katin Chozer/Returning Minor.
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Aliyah as a Katin Chozer (קטין חוזר) Returning Minor
If you left Israel before the age of 14, click here.
Toshav Chozer (תושב חוזר) Returning Resident
If you are an Israeli who has been living outside of Israel for a while, you might qualify for the status of Toshav Chozer. As a Toshav Chozer you are entitled to certain benefits.
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Toshav Chozer (תושב חוזר) Returning Resident
If you are an Israeli who has been living aborad for a while, click here.
Split Aliyah
If you want to make Aliyah separately from the rest of your family (spouse or children under 21), here are some details you need to pay attention to.
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Split Aliyah
If you make Aliyah separately from the rest of your family, click here.
Change of Status - Aliyah from within Israel
If you are making Aliyah from within Israel, you are basically changing your status from a tourist to an oleh chadash. The procedure is different from making Aliyah from abroad.
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Change of Status - Aliyah from within Israel
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Aliyah with Pets
If you make Aliyah with pets, the pets have to get approved, or they won't be allowed to enter Israel. Make sure to provide all the required documents.
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Aliyah with Pets
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Ishur Chok HaShvut
In order to register children born abroad to an Israeli father and a Jewish mother as Israelis, the Israeli Consulate might require the presentation of a document called “Ishur Chok HaShvut”.
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Ishur Chok HaShvut
Were you born abroad to an Israeli father & a Jewish mother? Click here.
ARLI - Renouncing Israeli Citizenship
Olim can decide to renounce their Israeli citizenship. For example, Olim from countries that don’t allow dual citizenship may choose to do this. Renouncing Israeli citizenship is called “declaring ARLI.”
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ARLI - Renouncing Israeli Citizenship
You can renounce your Israeli citizenship by signing "ARLI”. More...
Temporary Resident - A1 Visa
If you are eligible to make Aliyah but you are not sure whether it is the right choice for you, a temporary residency (A1 visa) might be a good alternative.
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Temporary Resident - A1 Visa
If you consider a temporary residency in Israel, click here.
Verification of Benefits
If you previously lived in Israel for less than 10 years, you might still be granted some benefits when returning to the country.
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Verification of Benefits
If you once lived in Israel for less than 10 years, check your benefits.