Application for Professional Recognition for New Immigrant Nurses - International Graduates of Nursing Studies

Welcome to Israel. We are happy and excited about your desire to join the nursing community in Israel and wish you success in the process.

To practice nursing in Israel, you must obtain recognition of your nursing education and the professional qualification you acquired abroad from the Nursing Division and register in the “Nursing Licensure Registry” in Israel, in accordance with:

Requirements for professional recognition as a nurse in Israel:

You must meet the following requirements:

Israeli citizenship or residency.
Age 18 or older.
Professional nursing experience in the country of origin: at least 18 consecutive months within the past 10 years, or completion of nursing studies within the past 10 years.
Proof of Hebrew language proficiency.
No criminal record.
Signed health declaration.

Registration steps in the Nursing Licensure Registry in Israel:

Submit an application for professional recognition via the healthcare professions portal.
Prepare the required documents.
Submit the documents.
Eligibility review for the state licensure examination.

Sign up to the Healthcare Professions Portal using an Israeli ID number. Candidates for immigration may also register using a passport number.
Complete your sign up by filling in personal details.
Ensure your contact information is up to date (email and phone number).
Log in to the system via the portal using the username and initial password sent to you by SMS or email, depending on your preference.
Create a permanent personal password.
Complete the personal information questionnaire.

You must submit the following documents in Hebrew or English only, in accordance with the instructions:

Work license as a nurse in the country where you were trained.
Official employment certificates (for people who worked as nurses in the country of origin), including:
- Employment period (start and end dates).
- Job description.
- Employer contact details.
High school diploma from the country of study, or a Ministry of Education equivalency certificate in Israel, or a certificate of academic degree equivalency. If you hold an academic degree from abroad, there is no need to apply separately—the Nursing Division will verify it directly with the Ministry of Education.
Academic transcript from all study institutions, broken down by year, including grades, credits, and study hours.
Diploma confirming completion of nursing studies.
Copy of ID card (including appendix) showing Israeli status (citizenship or residency), or a foreign passport.
Copy of immigrant ('oleh') certificate, repatriation certificate, or certificate of repatriation of a minor, depending on your status.

Important: Distance-learning nursing programs (online studies) are not recognized.

Document translation and authentication

If your name appears differently across documents, you must provide proof of name change.
Copies of documents must be certified by a licensed Israeli notary and include an apostille or electronic notarization.
Documents not written in Hebrew or English must be translated into Hebrew or English by a certified translator in Israel. Both the original document and the translation must be submitted.
Notaries must be selected from the official registry of approved notaries in Israel.
Documents may also be submitted with an apostille or certification from an Israeli consular representative abroad.

Please note:

Do not send original documents—only copies.
Keep copies of all documents submitted to the Ministry of Health.
Submitted documents will not be returned or reissued.

Documents must be submitted via the Healthcare Professions Portal.

How to submit documents

You may submit documents in one of the following ways:

Original notarized documents (with apostille/red ribbon): Upload them to the Healthcare Professions Portal and also send them by registered mail to the Nursing Division at: Ministry of Health, 39 Yirmiyahu St., P.O. Box 1176, Jerusalem 9101002.
Electronically notarized documents: Upload them to the Healthcare Professions Portal only (no mailing required).

After submission, you will receive confirmation of receipt and notification that your application has moved to the review stage.

Important

Direct submission of documents from universities to the Nursing Division eliminates the need for notarization.
You are fully responsible for uploading all required documents.

After your application documents are received, an evaluation will be conducted to assess whether your nursing education abroad aligns with the training program and professional standards required in Israel. You will then be notified of the results and the decision. If necessary, you may be invited for a personal interview or asked to submit additional documents.

Processing time: 45 working days (according to the service standard).

Please note: At any stage of the eligibility review process or afterward, if there is any doubt regarding the authenticity of the submitted documents or information, professional recognition in nursing may be revoked.

Additional information and inquiries

For inquiries, contact the Nursing Division – Registration Department at asmacha.hull@moh.gov.il. Please include your full name and ID number.

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