Short answer: For suitable candidates with structured guidance, Orthodox conversion can be completed in about 3–4 months. Many traditional programs take 12–18 months or longer, often because of slow matching with a Beit Din, unclear study plans and waiting times. A faster path skips nothing: study, Shabbat and kosher observance, the Beit Din and the mikveh all remain. One of the most common questions people ask before beginning the Orthodox conversion process is: How long doe