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Promoting Aliyah has been a central aim of Israel for many years. New immigrants are entitled to considerable governmental assistance through direct grants, income insurance, assistance in housing, employment and learning Hebrew. |
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| Immigrant status |
New immigrants to Israel are given different immigrant statuses according to age, family status and whether they are returning residents or have never been to Israel. Each immigrant status grants its holder a different set of benefits. The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption provides a list of statuses and related benefits. |
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| Absorption Basket – Sal Klita |
The absorption basket is a financial grant designed to assist new immigrants throughout their first months in Israel. The grant is given in eight installments, the first of which takes place at the airport upon the immigrant’s arrival.
 Absorption Basket information
Grant sums
Detailed booklet on the Absorption Basket |
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| Income Insurance |
Income Insurance is a monthly grant given to immigrants who cannot work to support themselves, either temporarily or as a result of health and family conditions. The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption provides all required information on Income Insurance, terms of eligibility, sums and method of payment.
Income insurance for the needy
National Insurance – Income Support |
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| Customs tax grant |
New immigrants are exempt from customs taxes on furniture and household items, but home appliances are subject to tax. In return, new immigrants are entitled to a customs tax grant.
Israeli Customs website: Guides for New Immigrants |
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| Housing |
Government assistance in housing includes assistance in rental fees and mortgage terms, as well as public housing for elderly persons, single parent families and other special populations. Detailed information is available from the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption |
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| Hebrew courses – Ulpan |
New immigrants are exempted from Ulpan tuition fees for their first 18 months in Israel, or 24 months if you rely on income insurance. Travel costs are also refundable if you are not getting the Absorption Basket and the Ulpan is away from your residential area. |
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| Employment advancement |
The State of Israel participates in the salary of new immigrants, as an incentive to employers designed to facilitate immigrants’ absorption in the Israeli job market.
Employment advancement program |
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| Entrepreneurship |
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption encourages immigrant entrepreneurs by offering loans, business courses and training, consulting and mentoring.
The Entrepreneurship Program |
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