Aliyah from Latin America 
Background | Aliyah in 3 Steps | Global Service Center
Background
In the 1999–2002 Argentine political and economic crisis that caused a run on the banks, wiped out billions of dollars in deposits and decimated Argentina's middle class, most of the country's estimated 200,000 Jews were directly affected. Some 4,400 chose to start over and move to Israel, where they saw opportunity. More than 10,000 Argentine Jews immigrated to... Read More
Aliyah in 3 Steps
Interview with a ShaliachAs part of the Aliyah process, an interview with your local Aliyah Shaliach (Jewish Agency representative) will be required.
You will be asked to present all the aforementioned original documents:
- Aliyah Questionnaire
- waiver of confidentiality
- Health declaration
- Entries and exits (from Israel)
- Birth/marriage certificate
- Uploading/updating eligibility documents
Choose A Shaliach 
The Aliyah Shaliach is a representative of the Jewish Agency for Israel who is responsible for validating your Aliyah documents and meeting with you. You can make an appointment to speak with the Shaliach directly, as per the listing below:
Argentina | Brazil | Chile | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador
Mexico | Paraguay | Peru | Uruguay | Venezuela
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| Bahia Blanca Tel/Fax: (0291) 456-5191 Email: bblancaysur@speedy.com.ar |
Buenos Aires Tel: (011) 4132-3600 Fax: (011) 4132-3615 Email: aliaarg@jafi.org |
| Córdoba Tel/Fax: (0351) 422-4934 Email: aliacordoba@ciudad.com.ar |
Mendoza Tel/Fax: (0261) 423-4455 Email: paolac@jafi.org |
| Rosario Tel: (0341) 425-1666 Fax: (0341) 447-1218 Email: rosario@jafi.org |
Tucumán Tel: (0381) 430-1393 Fax: (0381) 422-0522 Email: aliatuc@uolsinectis.com.ar |
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| Porto Alegre Tel: (051) 3312-6581 Fax: (051) 3312-6580 Email: agjudaica@voyager.com.br |
Río de Janeiro Tel/Fax: (021) 2256-7177 Email: aliarj@agenciajudaica.com.br |
| Sao Paulo Tel/Fax: (011) 3518-8782 Email: aliasp@agenciajudaica.com.br |
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Costa Rica
Ecuador
ParaguayThe interview will include these topics:
- Jewish background
- Family status
- Israeli past
- Health condition
- Employment history for the last 3 years
- Motivation for Aliyah
- Aliyah and absorption planning
Approval for AliyahThe Jewish Agency is the body responsible for authorizing Aliyah according to the Law of Return. Your application will be reviewed by The Jewish Agency, and you will receive a notification letter.
Absorption Planning & Flight to Israel
Together with your file manager or Shaliach you'll need to plan your absorption in Israel:
- Check list
- List of benefits and how to get them
- Arranging your flight to Israel
- The process at the airport
- First day in Israel
Once you're landing in Israel you're considered as an Oleh Chadash, Welcome to Israel!
Source: jewishagency.org
After Aliyah
Please visit our "Step-by-step" Guide of the first steps in Israel as a New Oleh.
The Global Service Center
Argentina:
0-800-444-9744
Brazil:
0-800-891-8023
Chile:
123-002-07904
Colombia:
0-1-800-915-7121
Mexico:
1-877-684-55-52
Panamá:
011-00800-226-5000
Perú:
0800-54407
Uruguay:
000-405-4443