📂 Aliyah Documents – What You Need & How to Get Them

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Getting your paperwork together for Aliyah? You’re not alone — this is one of the most confusing and stressful parts of the process.

This thread is your go-to hub for everything related to Aliyah documents — what’s required, where to get it, how to get it certified, and tips for handling translations, delays, and digital copies.

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Valid passport
Birth certificate (long-form if available)
Proof of Judaism (letter from a recognized rabbi, or conversion documents)
Marriage certificate / divorce papers / death certificates (if applicable)
Criminal background check from your home country
Aliyah application form
Photos (passport-style)
Medical clearance (for certain visas or special needs cases)
For minors: Custody agreements, school records, etc.

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• Many documents need to be apostilled or notarized — check with your local Aliyah office or the Jewish Agency.
• If your documents are not in Hebrew or English, you’ll likely need a certified translation (recognized by the Israeli government).
• Always keep scanned copies and bring both originals and copies to any in-person meetings.

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Discussion Starters:

• Where did you get stuck in the paperwork process?
• What was your experience with apostilles or government bureaucracy?
• Any recommended translators in your country?
• Did you use a lawyer or Aliyah advisor to help?

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Example:

“Hi everyone! I’m applying from Toronto and finally got my birth certificate, but now I’m confused about how to apostille it in Canada. Any tips or contacts?”

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Pro Tip: Start collecting documents early — even before officially opening your Aliyah file. Some can take weeks or months to get.

Let’s use this thread to help each other stay organized and avoid unnecessary delays.
Ask anything — no document question is too small!

– The Aliyah Forum Team