Documents for Aliyah
What You Will Need:
Birth Certificate with Apostille
This document must be original and cannot be replaced by a marriage certificate or other proof of identity. You can find more information on the Apostille here.
Marriage/Divorce/Death Certificate with Apostille
- If your spouse passed away, an official death certificate is required.
- If you changed your name legally, you will also need a certificate of change of name with Apostille.
- If you were married more than once, you need to send all the relevant civil certificates and licenses (not replaceable by a Ketubah – a Jewish Marriage contract or by a Get – a Jewish Divorce document).
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 or a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by the government of the country where you were born, every country where you resided continuously for more than 6 months above the age of 14 and any country whose citizenship you currently hold even if you never lived there.
Each country has its own procedure regarding the issue of such a certificate.
You can find more information here.
Proof of Judaism
You must submit a letter explaining 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.