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Preparing your aliyah

Preparing your aliyah and wondering how you will get around when you arrive? The oleh hadash benefit on a new car, your driving licence, bringing a car or buying one locally: here is what you need to know before you leave, with up-to-date Israeli rules and their sources.

Passport on top of documents, getting ready for aliyah

The essentials in 3 points

Prepare for the benefit earlyOlim are entitled to a tax benefit on a new car, subject to time limits and status conditions: it is best to know them before you arrive.

Your licence has deadlinesA foreign driving licence can be used in Israel for a limited time, then it must be converted: the countdown starts when you arrive.

Bringing your car is expensiveShipping, taxes and bringing it up to local standards: compare with buying locally before you decide.