• One-way flight ticket to Israel + additional accompanying luggage (limited).

• Free Transportation from the airport to first address in Israel.

• Absorption Basket Grant – financial assistance for 7 months, intended to assist during the first year of absorption.*

• Free Ulpan studies for up to 5 months.

• Residence at an Absorption Center for up to 6 months.

• Customs for Olim from Western countries - free importation of household goods and electrical appliances in reasonable quantities,. Customs reduction on car ** Please Note: Cost of shipping is Oleh's responsibility.

• Customs For Olim from FSU, Eastern Europe and Latin America-. free importation of household goods, and electrical appliances valued at less than 75$ (each). Customs Tax Grant is a monetary grant that is instead of the exemption from taxes on household electrical appliances.
  Customs reduction on car ** Please Note: Cost of shipping is Oleh's responsibility.

• Import tax. Customs reductions on equipment for establishing a business, valued at no more than $36,000.
  Customs rights run for a period of 3 years.*

• Nominal rental assistance for 4 years, starting from the second year from date of Aliyah.

• Mortgages at special terms for new Olim (approximately $25,000 per family) for 10 years.*

• Discount on Purchase Tax when buying an apartment, for up to 7 years from date of Aliyah.

• Grant for tuition fees at recognized institutions of higher education for up to 3 years, for a BA or 2 years for MA degree. (When applicable).*

• Vocational training courses applicable for up to 10 years.*

• First time Olim, who are not employed, receive up to 12 months free National Health Insurance (if not employed).

• Child allowances from the National Insurance Institute on arrival, until the child reaches majority (age 18).

• National Insurance pensions for eligible pensioners (based on an income criterion) – possibility of reaching approximately 50% of basic living expenses.

• Reductions in municipal property taxes (Arnona) for 1 year. (up to 90% discount)

• Exemption on taxes and reporting for a period of ten years. Applies to all types of assets and income generated outside of Israel.

• Exemption from television tax for 1 year.

• Income tax credits from date of Aliyah for 42 months.

• Supplementary lessons for immigrant students at schools for 1 year.

February 2010

* Time period for rights can be extended by the relevant government ministries, subject to applicable conditions.

** for Olim from Western countries

*** for Olim from the FSU, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and other countries who are categorized as Countries of Distress