What steps before making Aliyah?

Check your eligibility (Law of Return) via the Jewish Agency, gather your documents (birth certificate, criminal record, diplomas) with apostille, and apply for your Teudat Oleh at the Consulate or at Ben Gurion.

What to do on arrival at Ben Gurion?

A Misrad HaKlita desk is available before customs. You receive your Teudat Oleh, the first Sal Klita payment is triggered, and an Israeli SIM card is available at the airport.

What steps in the first weeks?

Week 1: Teudat Zehut at Misrad HaPanim. Weeks 1-2: Misrad HaKlita (Sal Klita, Ulpan). Weeks 2-4: bank account, Kupat Holim, children's school enrollment.

Procedures – Aliyah Israel | Kings David Home

Aliyah is an administrative process that requires planning well in advance. From the preliminary steps, to arrival at Ben Gurion and settling in your new city, each stage has its own documents, deadlines and reference organizations. Here is the roadmap.

Before Aliyah — Preparing your file abroad

Step 1

Eligibility — Law of Return

The Law of Return allows any Jewish person (or anyone with at least one Jewish parent/grandparent) to immigrate to Israel with Oleh Hadash status.

Eligibility check via the Jewish Agency or the Consulate
Documents: birth certificate, proof of Judaism, criminal record
Interview with the Jewish Agency shaliakh

Step 2

Teudat Oleh application

The Teudat Oleh (immigrant booklet) opens all Aliyah rights. Can be done at the Consulate or at Ben Gurion upon arrival.

Israeli Consulate
Alternative: application at Ben Gurion airport
Nefesh B'Nefesh can expedite the process

Documents to gather before departure

To obtain and apostille:

Full birth certificate + apostille
Criminal background check + apostille
Diplomas + certified translation
Bank statements for last 12 months
Marriage / divorce / children birth certificates + apostille

⚠️ Apostille is mandatory for official recognition in Israel. Timeline: 2–4 weeks.

Moving & customs

Olim benefit from a customs exemption on personal belongings for 3 years after Aliyah.

Furniture exemption (specific list from customs)
Vehicle exemption under conditions
Advance declaration recommended before shipping

Upon arrival — The first weeks

Day 1

Ben Gurion Airport — Day 1

Arriving at Ben Gurion officially marks your Aliyah. A Misrad HaKlita desk is available before customs.

Aliyah/Klita desk before customs
Receipt of Teudat Oleh
First Sal Klita payment triggered
Israeli SIM card available at the airport

Week 1

Teudat Zehut — Week 1

Visit the nearest Misrad HaPanim (Interior Ministry).

Documents: Teudat Oleh + passport
Issued on the spot or within 1 week generally
Fiscal number (Mispar Zehout) assigned automatically

Weeks 1–2

Misrad HaKlita — Weeks 1–2

Your main contact for social assistance, Ulpan and absorption.

National number: *2994 / klita.gov.il
Opening your Sal Klita file
Ulpan enrollment

Weeks 2–4

Bank account & Kupat Holim — Weeks 2–4

Open a bank account and enroll in a health fund as soon as possible.

Bank account → see Banking topic
Kupat Holim → see Health topic
Children school enrollment → via local municipality

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