The 90-day checklist

Open your Aliyah file

With the Jewish Agency (Sochnut) / Nefesh B'Nefesh / your local organization. This is the official starting point.

Gather and apostille your documents

Birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, police record — translated and apostilled before you leave.

Estimate your settling-in budget

Anticipate monthly expenses and benefits (Sal Klita) based on your target city.

Plan your savings transfer

Compare exchange rates BEFORE transferring: that's often where you lose the most money.

Organize your move (lift)

Get several quotes for shipping your belongings to Israel.

Get temporary health insurance

To cover the first weeks before joining a Kupat Holim.

Collect your Teudat Olé

Given at the airport (or at Misrad HaPnim): your new-immigrant certificate.

Buy an Israeli SIM card

Essential to receive texts from the authorities and create your accounts.

Open an Israeli bank account

Needed to receive the Sal Klita. Bring your Teudat Zehut/Olé and passport.

Receive your first Sal Klita payment

The absorption basket is paid by Misrad HaAliya into your account.

Register with a Kupat Holim

Choose your health fund (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet, Leumit) at the post office or online.

Get your permanent Teudat Zehut

At Misrad HaPnim (Ministry of the Interior): your Israeli ID card.

Register with Bituach Leumi

Israeli national insurance: unlocks your rights (health, benefits).

Declare and pay the Arnona

City tax, paid at city hall (Iriya). Olim are entitled to a discount.

Set up utilities (water, electricity, gas)

To register in your name for your home.

Enroll your children in school / gan

With the city's education department. Ask for the list of required documents.

Convert your driver's license

A foreign license is valid for a limited time: start the conversion early.

Find long-term housing

Move out of temporary housing: long-term rental or purchase.

Enroll in Ulpan

Official Hebrew classes, often free for Olim in the first year.

Get your diplomas recognized

With Misrad HaChinuch if needed (equivalence for work or studies).

Set up complementary health cover

The Bituach Mashlim, on top of the Kupat Holim base coverage.

Start your job search

Register with the Lishkat Taasuka (employment office) and activate your network.

Understand your Olim tax rights

Exemption year, tax benefits: clarify with an accountant if needed.