Required Documents
The process
Graduates who completed recognized academic degree programs in one of these professions, in an institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education in Israel or in an institution abroad that is recognized by the Council, can submit a request for a professional license from the Ministry of Health.
List of required documents
- 2 passport pictures.
- A copy of your Teudat Zehut, including the Sefach, the appendix with your address. If you are applying pre-Aliyah, please provide a copy of your passport with your application to Misrad Habriut.
- Final diploma or a certificate from the university indicating completion of studies, fulfillment of all of the university’s requirements and eligibility for a diploma in the relevant field, which will be granted at a specified date – requires verification* (see below).
- Official certification indicating the start and end date of studies – requires verification* (see below).
- Official certification of an internship (“staj”) indicating the number of hours that you completed. Number of hours needed:
Occupational Therapist – 1000 Hours.
Physical Therapist – 960 Hours.
Nutritionist/ Dietitian – 750 Hours.
Speech Therapist – 750 Hours.
*Speech therapists who are also seeking to be licensed as audiologists are required to complete 1,000 hours of internship.
**The greater the number of hours considered as part of your internship, the more likely it is that your licensing process will proceed smoothly. If you did not complete an internship, please provide official certification about supervised work done in the field abroad, with a valid license, for at least one year – requires verification* (see below).
Please note: If you have worked in your profession for more than one year you do not need to provide an internship certificate. In this case, you can send your employment verification, license and letter of good standing from the board stating that your license has never been revoked, suspended, limited or placed on probation. - Official certifications of work experience, from the relevant medical institutions, indicating the start and end date of work in each institution – requires verification* (see below).
- Valid license – requires verification* (see below).
- Professional letter of good standing from the licensing board of the state in which one is licensed. The letter confirms that there are no, and have not been any, disciplinary, negligence or professional ethics complaints. If it is sent directly to Misrad Habriut from the board it does not have to be translated and notarized. Please ensure in this case, that the letter is sent only once the rest of the documents have been received by the Misrad Habriut. Alternatively, You may have the letter of good standing sent to you. If you leave it in the sealed envelope- you can add it to the rest of the documents that you send in to the MOH- and you do not need to notarize and translate it. It may be a good idea to ask the board for a copy of the letter- just to have.
- An application form – Medical Licensing – Questionnaire. Please make sure to have your name written also in its Hebrew transliteration. In addition, you must provide with an ISRAELI address and cell phone# (can be of friends/family).
- An application requesting to be tested in the relevant field. The forms are available online here.
- Documentation indicating a name change, where relevant
Olim, up to 7 years since the date of their Aliyah, will be eligible to time extension upon presenting their Oleh certificate on the day of the examination. Pregnant women will be eligible for time extension upon presenting a doctor’s note on the day of the examination.
Verification of Documents
For the documents which require verification, you have 3 verification options:
- Verified with an apostille after having the original document notarized (recommended).
- Bring it to an ISRAELI notary and have them notarize it.
- A verified copy (אימות העתק, Imut He’etek) at the Israeli consulate.
All documents must be submitted in two copies. You must submit the verified copy plus an additional photocopy of the original document. Always keep the originals for yourself, as well as a photocopy of the verified document.
Please Note: As of now the Israeli Ministry does not recognize online degrees.
It should also be noted that some of the documents listed above are only valid for one year from their issuing date. If you have not submitted your Teudat Zehut (ID) within a year from opening your file with the Misrad Habriut, you may be required to present valid, re-issued documents in order to request your temporary license.
* Last updated on July 16, 2025
Occupational Therapist
1000 Hours
Physical Therapist
960 Hours
Speech Therapist
750 Hours
Speech therapists who are also seeking to be licensed as audiologists are required to complete 1,000 hours of internship.
Nutritionist/ Dietitian
750 Hours
