Anyone applying to Misrad Habriut for licensing in these professions is required to take an exam in order to be licensed in Israel. The exam is only available after the candidate has completed an internship and has had his/her educational qualifications approved. The exam is held twice a year, in the format of 100 multiple-choice questions.  The pass mark is 60.  The exam is currently offered in Hebrew, English & Spanish.  Other languages may be available. There is a list of reading materials on the Ministry of Health website.  The candidate must be present in Israel in order to take the exam.

It is possible to take the licensing exam as a tourist but to do so, you must review and sign this affidavit before taking the licensing exam on a Tourist Visa. Please note that this declaration must be signed by an Israeli lawyer.

The Ministry of Aliyah and Integration is offering a retroactive reimbursement of up to 4000 NIS to Olim who were required to translate and/or notarize documents for the purpose of transferring their professional license in Israel. Please contact your local Misrad Haklita office for more information.

Please note the following conditions:

• This can be done ONLY AFTER completing your Aliyah.
• The reimbursement is only retroactive for 2 years prior to your date of Aliyah.
• Only Olim who have not yet reached retirement age are eligible.
• Reimbursement can be made only for Israeli notary/consulate verification with original receipts (or verified copy) . Apostille is not reimbursable!

Please note: if you didn’t participate in a Misrad Haklita preparation course for the governmental licensing exam, you may be entitled to a reimbursement for 2 exams (if needed).

Please note: If you, unfortunately, didn’t pass the exam and think that you have reason to submit an appeal, please follow the instructions delineated here.

Previously, academic degree recognition was handled by the Ministry of Education; however, this responsibility has now been transferred to the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration. The hope is that this will significantly streamline the process for this recognition. In some cases, medical professionals will require this degree recognition for purposes such as eligibility to work in the public sector (for example, occupational therapists seeking employment in schools), salary classification, and in specific situations also for licensing. For more information, please click here.