Pre-Aliyah Checklist

Here is a complete list of checks that you should carry out once you have made the decision to make aliyah.

Contact Your Local Aliyah Department

Make contact with nefesh benefesh or the Jewish Agency in your area to start the process. Alternatively, contact easy aliyah and we will cut out many weeks / months of wasted bureaucracy.

Collate The Required Paperwork

You will need to collate the original required documents for the Aliyah process. Some documents will need to be notarized and some will require an apostille. Here is a comprehensive list of the documents required for Aliyah. Make sure that you keep copies of all the documentation you have been asked to supply.

Shipping

If you intend to bring most of your possessions with you then you will need to obtain shipping quotes. It is worth bearing in mind that as a new oleh you are entitled for some free shipping.

Pets

If you want to bring any of your pets with you, ensure that you have all the necessary paperwork

Pilot Trip

If possible, plan a pilot trip to Israel to decide on the area you would like to live, the type of real estate that you are looking to buy / rent and if applicable, schools for your children.

Collate The Required Paperwork

You will need to collate the original required documents for the Aliyah process. Some documents will need to be notarized and some will require an apostille. Here is a comprehensive list of the documents required for Aliyah. Make sure that you keep copies of all the documentation you have been asked to supply.

Shipping

If you intend to bring most of your possessions with you then you will need to obtain shipping quotes. It is worth bearing in mind that as a new oleh you are entitled for some free shipping.