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Olah Chadasha
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- You’ll need army exemption (Ptor) to start Sherut. This can be obtained only after making Aliyah. See: Army Ptor
- Your medical coverage is provided by the Israeli national healthcare
- An Israeli bank account is needed, to submit to your Rakezet prior to starting Sherut
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Volunteer B4 visa (only for those over 18 years old, without Israeli citizenship)
- No Ptor is needed
- Private health coverage is required
- You must provide proof of private health insurance in Israel
- Official documents needed to prove your Zakaut Aliyah (Aliyah eligibility). Click here for more information
- Your volunteer visa is valid for 12 months and must be acquired immediately preceding the start of your Sherut
- An Israeli bank account is needed, which you will need to provide to your Rakezet prior to starting your Sherut
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Israeli citizen who has not made Aliyah (for example, you have an Israeli parent)
- You’ll need an army exemption (Ptor) to start Sherut. This can be obtained only after you arrive in Israel. This is the same procedure as an Olah Chadasha. See: Army Ptor
- You must provide proof of personal health insurance in Israel
- An Israeli bank account is needed, which you will need to provide to your Rakezet prior to starting your Sherut
* Last updated March 27, 2023 *
