CHECKLIST
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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