Aliyah Checklist - New Immigrant Guide to Israel

Before Aliyah (Abroad)

• Open file with Jewish Agency / Nefesh B'Nefesh
• Obtain Oleh visa
• Education certificates (translated + notarized)
• Translated birth certificate
• Medical clearance
• Police clearance certificate
• Passport copy (6+ months validity)
• Travel insurance until arrival

First Week in Israel

• Receive Teudat Oleh at airport / Ministry of Absorption
• Register with Bituach Leumi (National Insurance)
• Register with Kupat Cholim (Maccabi / Clalit / Meuhedet / Leumit)
• Open bank account (passport + Oleh certificate)
• Receive Sal Klita (absorption basket - 6 payments)
• Rent apartment / temporary housing
• Buy Israeli SIM card

First Month

• Register for Hebrew Ulpan (free!)
• Get Israeli ID card (Teudat Zehut)
• Register children for school/kindergarten
• Open file at Tax Authority (tax credits!)
• Convert driver's license
• Check benefits: grants, rent assistance, discounts

Key Benefits for Olim

• Sal Klita: ~25,000 NIS (single) / ~40,000 (couple) in 6 payments
• Customs exemption: Personal items, car, appliances
• Tax credits: 3 credit points (first 18 months)
• Hebrew Ulpan: 5 months free
• Rent assistance: Up to 5 years (area dependent)

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