Question 1

What documents do I need to make aliyah?

Accepted Answer

Core documents include valid passports for every family member, long-form apostilled birth certificates, an apostilled marriage certificate where relevant, a proof-of-Judaism letter from a recognised rabbi, passport photos, and medical and school records. The Command Center's Documents tab tracks all of them.

Question 2

How long does the aliyah process take?

Accepted Answer

A typical aliyah runs six to twelve months from first documents to landing, driven mostly by how quickly apostilled documents and the rabbi's letter are obtained. Managed applications can move significantly faster.

Question 3

What is Sal Klita?

Accepted Answer

Sal Klita is the absorption basket — a cash grant the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration pays new olim across roughly the first seven months, starting with a payment on arrival. Amounts depend on family size and age and are updated periodically.

Question 4

When do I have to convert my driver's licence in Israel?

Accepted Answer

New olim can drive on a foreign licence for a limited grace period after aliyah and should convert within it. The rules depend on your country and driving history — check current requirements on gov.il.