🇮🇱 Making Aliyah from within Israel – Let’s Talk!

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Are you currently living in Israel on a student visa, tourist visa, working visa, or other status — and now planning to officially make Aliyah?

This thread is for anyone navigating the Aliyah process while already inside Israel. It's a very different experience than applying from abroad — and you're not alone!

Please introduce yourself and share:

• What visa/status you're currently on
• What step you're at in the Aliyah process
• Where you're living in Israel
• Any struggles or tips you'd like to share

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Discussion Starters:

• Are you applying through Misrad Hapnim or working with an Aliyah advisor?
• What paperwork have you needed that surprised you?
• Did you start Ulpan or open a bank account before or after your Aliyah approval?
• How did you manage health insurance and other services in the meantime?

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Example:

“Hey, I’ve been in Tel Aviv on a student visa for 18 months. I’m now going through the process to make Aliyah officially through the Jewish Agency here. Getting all my documents translated and apostilled has been a mission — would love to hear how others handled it!”

Making Aliyah from inside Israel comes with its own challenges and benefits — this is the place to ask, vent, and support each other.

Kol Hakavod and good luck!
– The Aliyah Forum Team