Special Procedures
Verifying Israeli Citizenship and Residency Status
Berur Ezrachut בירור אזרחות If you have lived in Israel in the past, or are the child of a parent who is Israeli but aren’t sure if you hold Israeli citizenship yourself, we highly recommend that you check your official citizenship status before ...
Temporary Resident - A1 Visa
Toshav Ara'ee תושב ארעי If you are eligible to make Aliyah but you are not sure whether it is the right choice for you, a temporary residency (A1 visa) might be a good alternative. A list of the required documents and instructions on how to apply for ...
Split Aliyah - Aliyah BeNifrad
Split Aliyah Aliyah BeNifrad עלייה בנפרד If you want to make Aliyah separately from the rest of your family (spouse or children under 21), here are some details you need to pay attention to. Eligible + Non-Eligible Spouse Couples consisting of an ...
Confirmation of Aliyah Eligibility - Ishur Chok HaShvut
Ishur Chok HaShvut אישור חוק השבות In order to register children born abroad to an Israeli father and a Jewish mother as Israelis, the Israeli Consulate might require the presentation of a document called “Ishur Chok HaShvut” through which the ...
Aliyah with Pets - Chayot Machmad
Chayot Machmad חיות מחמד Dogs and cats are the standard pet imports handled by the Ministry of Agriculture & Food Security Veterinary Services (the authority that issues import permits/exemptions and inspects animals on entry). Overview As a general ...
Aliyah With an Adopted Child
Aliyah With an Adopted Child - Aliyah Im Yeled Meumatz עליה עם ילד מאומץ Navigating Aliyah with an adopted child involves unique considerations compared to a biological child, as the application hinges on specific interpretations of the Chok Hashvut ...
Aliyah BaShenit
עליה בשנית If you previously held Israeli citizenship and at some point renounced it or had it cancelled, and now wish to return to live in Israel, you must go through a process known as Aliyah BaShenit -עלייה בשנית, which literally means “making ...
ARLI - Renouncing Israeli Citizenship
Hatzharat ARLI הצהרת ארל"י Olim can decide to renounce their Israeli citizenship for different reasons. Renouncing Israeli citizenship is called "declaring ARLI" - "Aino Rozeh Lehiyot Yisraeli, which transliterated means "I do not want to be ...