📝 The Aliyah Application – Step-by-Step, Tips & Questions

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Starting your Aliyah application? Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. This thread is your go-to place for sharing your progress, asking questions, and getting advice about every step of the application journey.

Whether you're applying from abroad or from within Israel, this is where we break it all down.

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Here’s a general overview (it may vary slightly depending on your country):

1. Open a file with the Jewish Agency or Nefesh B’Nefesh (if you're from North America, UK, South Africa, Australia)
2. Submit required documents:
   
   • Passport
   • Birth certificate
   • Proof of Judaism (rabbinic letter or conversion certificate)
   • Criminal background check
   • Marital documents (if applicable)
3. Interview with a Jewish Agency shaliach (in person or Zoom)
4. Wait for Aliyah eligibility approval
5. Get your Aliyah visa
6. Finalize travel and absorption plans with Misrad Haklita

If applying from inside Israel: The process goes through Misrad Hapnim and can look a bit different.

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Discussion Starters:

• What documents are giving you trouble?
• How long did your approval take?
• What was your interview like?
• Are you dealing with delays, translations, or legal complexities?

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Example:

“Hey, I’m Mark from London. My rabbinic letter was accepted but I’m stuck getting my birth certificate apostilled. Anyone know how long the UK Jewish Agency office is taking to respond these days?”

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Tips from the Community:

• Scan and back up everything
• Get documents translated by a certified translator recognized by Israel
• Be honest and detailed in your interview
• Don’t be afraid to follow up — politely but firmly

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Whether you’re just opening your file or one form away from approval, this thread is your space. Let’s help each other through it — one step at a time.

We’ve got your back,
– The Aliyah Forum Team