If one wishes to make Aliya, apply for an A1 or A5 visa, request permission to work on an A2 or A4 visa or even work at certain jobs, they will be asked to provide a “background check”.
A background check uses one’s fingerprints to check criminal history.
In Israel this is referred to as a teudat yosher (certificate of good conduct). An Israeli citizen can obtain this online or by going down to a local police station. In Jerusalem applicants should go to Migrash Harusim.
A foreigner will need to obtain the background check from their country of origin.
Note
Even if you never lived in the country in which you have citizenship, you can still obtain a background check from that county.
Organizations such as Nefesh B’Nefesh and individuals such as Avraham Yeshaya Robinson can take your fingerprints for a fee. For US citizens they can also submit the fingerprints and obtain the report. Non-US citizens will need to submit their fingerprinting card on their own. For Aliya and A1/ A5 applications, these providers can also assist in obtaining an apostille for an extra fee.
Contact:
Avraham Yeshaya Robinson: 02-302-6441 / 5388293@gmail.com
Nefesh B’nefesh: Fingerprinting@nbn.org.il.
United States: For more information on obtaining an FBI background check, see here.
Canada: For more information on obtaining a Certified Criminal Record Check, see here.
UK: For more information on obtaining the ACRO Police Certificate (A DBS verification will not be sufficient) see here.
Other European countries: For more information see here
Note
Background checks are valid for only 6 months from their issue date.
