Post-Aliyah Timeline

The following represents a general outline providing a chronological overview of the Post-Aliyah process. Please contact us directly with any specific questions.

Upon Arrival at the Airport

• Sal Klita – Olim Chadashim receive part of their first Sal Klita payment at the airport in the form of a prepaid credit card loaded with the appropriate amount. The second half is deposited directly into their bank account once it has been opened and the account details have been provided to the Ministry of Absorption.
• You will receive your Teudat Oleh – תעודת עולה – new immigrant Aliyah booklet and a temporary Teudat Zehut – תעודת זהות – identity card at the Misrad HaKlita – משרד הקליטה – Ministry of Integration office in the airport
• You will register for basic Health Insurance and choose your Kupat Cholim – קופת חולים – Health Fund
• You will receive the authorization to open a bank account

Within the 1st week

• In order to receive financial benefits, you will need to open a bank account shortly after arrival and give the bank details to the local Misrad HaKlita office
• If you haven’t done so at the airport, you can register for Kupat Cholim at a local branch of the Kupat Cholim you chose or online at their website or at your local post office
• If you haven’t received one at the airport, apply for your Teudat Zehut at Misrad HaPnim- משרד הפנים – Interior Ministry
• For more details please see our guide here

Within Three Months

• You need to obtain a biometric Teudat Zehut at Misrad HaPnim.
• You will receive automatic acquisition of Israeli citizenship unless declined via the ARLI process (for those countries that do not allow dual citizenship)

Seven months

• As of March 1, 2024, your rental subsidy will begin seven months after the date of your Aliyah (It will be automatically deposited into your bank account regardless of prior request)
• Your eligibility for a rental subsidy only begins if you do not own a residence or part of a residence or live in public housing

After 12 months

• You are no longer allowed to drive on a foreign driver’s license

Within 24 months

• You need to claim your Arnona – ארנונה – municipal real estate tax discount

After 30 months

• Rental subsidy ends

Within Three years

• Eligible students must begin studies within 3 years from their date of Aliyah to qualify for assistance from Minhal HaStudentim – מנהל הסטודנטים – Student Authority
• End of period of Customs exemption on imported goods

Within Four to Five years

• If you made Aliyah before March 1, 2024, your rental subsidy eligibility will end after five years from your Aliyah
• If you made Aliyah on or after March 1, 2024, your rental subsidy eligibility will end after four years from your Aliyah
• Olim are entitled to an income tax reduction benefit up to four and a half years from the date of their Aliyah
• Olim may convert their valid foreign driver’s license for an Israeli license within five years from the date of their Aliyah

Seven years

• End of reduction on Mas Rechisha – מס רכישה – real estate transfer fee for the purchasing of a home

Within 10 years

• Olim are entitled to various free or subsidized Ulpan courses
• Tax exemption reporting and paying for non-Israeli-sourced income and capital gains applies

Within 15 years

• End of Mortgage Rights for the purchase of your first home in Israel