Documents for Aliyah

Mismachim Le'Aliyah מסמכים לעליה

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.

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
  • Civil Status Document

The state of Israel only recognizes four civil statuses: single, married, divorced or widowed. Please contact us if you need clarification regarding any other status.

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  • Singles – Single Certificate
    If you are single you must present a Single Certificate with an apostille, both issued by the official body for this in your country. If your country does not issue this type of declaration, you must make a sworn statement before a notary and apostille the document. Contact us to view a sample statement.
  • Married – Marriage Certificate
    You need to present the original Marriage Certificate issued by the government of the country where you got married with an Apostille. This document is not replaceable by a Ketubah – כתובה – Jewish marriage certificate.

If you have been married more than once, you will need to present the marriage, divorce or death certificate(s) of your spouse(s) from previous marriages.

Olim who make aliyah after September 30, 2024 must present a marriage certificate stating their status prior to marriage (whether single, divorced or widowed). If the document in your country does not contain this information, you will need to make a sworn statement before a notary and apostille the document. Contact us to view a sample statement.

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  • Divorced or Widowed
    If you are divorced or widowed, you must present a marriage certificate (it does not need to be apostilled) and their spouse’s divorce or death certificate, which does need to be apostilled.

Please note: None of the civil documents can be replaced by religious ones!

• 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
  • all countries where you have resided continuously for more than 1 year above the age of 14 (if applicable)
  • and any country whose citizenship you currently hold, even if you have never lived there.

Important Notes:

From Nov 2024 onward, people who undergo Shinui Ma’amad – Aliyah from within Israel, directly with the Misrad HaPnim – Ministry of Interior will be asked to present background checks from all countries where they have lived for more than 6 months.

In addition, each country has its own procedure regarding the issuance 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.