What the assessment covers
We examine family records and the links between generations to assess a possible basis for Aliyah. You receive a list of evidenced facts, missing information and next steps. Our assessment does not replace the official eligibility check or guarantee a visa or citizenship.
Who may qualify under the Law of Return
Nativ’s official explanation describes the rights of a Jewish person, their child and grandchild, and the spouse of a Jewish person, their child or their grandchild. The law contains exceptions; a family story alone is not sufficient evidence of eligibility.
The explanation identifies an exception for a person who was Jewish and voluntarily changed religion. The religious circumstances of an applicant and their ancestors cannot be reduced to one automatic rule for every family. We identify these questions for individual legal assessment.
If the connection is through a more distant ancestor, we do not promise an automatic right under the Law of Return. The status of minor family members is considered separately in light of their parents’ eligibility and the applicable procedure.
Documents we examine
We begin with available birth, marriage and name-change records along the relevant family line, ancestors’ documents and information about relatives. We check whether the records link the applicant to the ancestor and whether names, dates or birthplaces are inconsistent.
The official document list depends on the application channel and country. We confirm requirements for originals, authentication and translation with the responsible office before ordering work. A checklist or document-date threshold published by one consulate is not treated as a worldwide rule. English- or German-language documents are not automatically exempt from authentication or translation requirements.
How we work
- You provide existing information and copies for a preliminary assessment through an agreed channel.
- We map the family relationships and identify missing evidence.
- We agree the scope of archival searches and requests.
- We prepare a written assessment and a plan for the official eligibility check.
- Additional appointment and application support is agreed separately.
The official application channel depends on your circumstances. Nativ deals with eligibility checks for applicants from the former Soviet Union; other applicants should confirm their route with the Jewish Agency or the relevant Israeli authority. An online form does not, by itself, mean that every stage can be completed remotely. We check the appointment and attendance requirements for the responsible office.
Price and timing
The Jewish ancestry assessment starts at €1000, including archival requests within the agreed scope. Before work starts, we specify the tasks and additional expenses. We cannot guarantee that the necessary records exist or that the application will be approved.
We agree the assessment timeframe after reviewing the initial documents. Archival research and government processing are separate stages. We do not promise a passport by a particular date or identical benefits for every family member.