📌 Sticky Thread: Post-Aliyah Bureaucracy – What to Do After You Land in Israel 🇮🇱📝

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Mazel Tov and welcome home!
You’ve landed in Israel as an Oleh/Olah — but now comes the part nobody warned you about: the paperwork.

This thread walks you through the essential bureaucratic steps every new oleh must complete in the first few days and weeks after arrival.

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Step 1: At the Airport – Teudat Oleh​

Upon landing, you’ll receive your:

• Teudat Oleh (Oleh Certificate)
• Temporary ID or instructions for Misrad HaPnim
• Initial Sal Klita (absorption payments)
• Instructions on how to continue your process

If you don’t receive your Teudat Oleh at the airport, you’ll need to go to the Misrad HaAliyah v’HaKlita in your city.

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Step 2: Get Your Teudat Zehut (Israeli ID Card)​

Go to Misrad HaPnim (Ministry of Interior)
Bring:

• Passport
• Teudat Oleh
• Photos (some offices take them there)

You must book an appointment online — often weeks in advance. Do this ASAP after landing!

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Step 3: Register for Health Insurance (Kupat Cholim)​

You are entitled to free healthcare for your first year as an Oleh.

Choose a provider: Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, or Leumit
Go to the post office or Kupah office with:

• Teudat Oleh
• Teudat Zehut
• Health form (from Misrad HaAliyah)

After registering, go to the local Kupat Cholim branch to get your membership card and choose a doctor.

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Step 4: Open an Israeli Bank Account​

Required to receive:

• Sal Klita payments
• Salary
• Bituch Leumi (National Insurance)

Bring:

• Teudat Oleh
• Teudat Zehut
• Passport
• Phone number & Israeli address

Some banks require a scheduled appointment.

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Step 5: Continue Receiving Absorption Payments​

Payments are deposited monthly for 6 months into your Israeli bank account.

Make sure: You’ve opened a bank account
It’s linked to your Misrad HaAliyah file
You update any changes to contact info

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Step 6: Register Your Address​

Go to Misrad HaPnim
Bring:

• Teudat Zehut
• Rental contract or letter from host
• Proof of residence (like utility bill)

Your address must be updated to receive benefits and vote.

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Step 7: Ulpan (Hebrew Classes)​

You're eligible for a free Hebrew Ulpan course.

Register through Misrad HaAliyah or directly at an Ulpan near you
Most courses last 5 months, 5 days/week
Some locations offer evening options

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Tip: Keep All Your Documents Together​

Create a folder with:

• All original documents
• Copies of your ID, passport, bank info, etc.
• Utility bills and rent contracts
• A list of government office contacts and appointments

You’ll be using this info often.

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Need Help?​

Aliyah Concierge Services like Easy Aliyah can walk you through: Every post-landing step
Booking appointments
Filling out forms
Liaising with government offices

Visit EasyAliyah.com for personal support.

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Questions? Ask Here​

Post-Aliyah bureaucracy can be confusing — ask your questions below.
Please don’t share personal info or photos of documents in public.