Transportation
Getting Your First Israeli Driving Licence - Hotzaat Rishyon Nehiga Rishon - הוצאת רישיון נהיגה ראשון
If you already hold a valid national driving licence from another country, you can convert it, see our guide here. You may drive on your foreign licence for one year from the date you entered Israel. An international permit on its own cannot be ...
Importing a Car or Motorcycle as an Oleh
Yevu Rechev O’ Ofanoa LeOleh Chadash יבוא רכב או אופנוע לעולה חדש New Olim may be able to import a private vehicle to Israel for personal or family use, subject to approval by the Rashut HaMisim - רשות המיסים - Tax Authority and the relevant Misrad ...
Understanding Car Insurance in Israel
Bituach Rechev ביטוח רכב According to Israeli law, a car owner is required to have at least a minimal level of car insurance in order to operate a vehicle. Insurance Types Bituach Chova – ביטוח חובה – Compulsory Insurance is the sole legal ...
Renewing a Driver's License
Chidush Rishyon Nehiga חידוש רשיון נהיגה As of October 1, 2021, a driver’s license issued for private vehicles, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles up to 12 tons (category A and B) will be valid until age 70 (instead of 10 years). From 70, you’ll ...
Public Transportation
Tachbura Tzibburit תחבורה ציבורית Bus There are intracity and intercity buses. Train & Tram You can pay for this transport with Rav-Kav, or phone app. Alternatively, you can buy a paper ticket directly at the self-service machines at the stations. ...
Paying for Public Transportation
Tashlum BeTachbura Tzibburit תשלום בתחבורה ציבורית To use public transportation in Israel you must either have a reloadable Rav-Kav card or use one of the 4 phone apps authorized for this purpose. Public Transportation Card: Rav-Kav Obtaining a ...
Driving Tips
Driving Tips Tipim LeNehagim טיפים לנהגים If you are an Oleh Chadash, you can use your foreign driver’s license for up to one year after making Aliyah. After that, you will need to obtain an Israeli driver’s license. You can find out how to convert ...
Disabled Parking Permit
Tag Chanaya Lenecheh תג חניה לנכה In Israel, as in many other countries, disabled individuals with mobility challenges are entitled to receive a special parking permit for use in a vehicle granting access to marked disabled parking spots and in ...
Conversion of a Foreign Driver's License
Hamarat Rishyon Nehiga המרת רישיון נהיגה This guide is designed for Olim Chadashim - עולים חדשים - New immigrants who have made Aliyah and received a Te’udat Oleh - תעודת עולה - New immigrant certificate and hold a valid foreign driver’s license for ...