Aliyah and moving checklist

Settling in Israel: the checklist, in order

Before leaving, on arrival, housing, moving: the steps to tick off for a smooth start, and what Yad le Yad can do for you.

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The steps, in order

1
Before leaving: paperwork
Complete your aliyah file, get documents apostilled (birth, marriage, diplomas) and keep digital copies of everything.
2
Choose the city and budget
Compare rents and prices city by city. Many families rent for a few months before buying.
See the price map
3
Plan the move
Container or luggage: get several quotes. New immigrants have customs benefits on personal goods, under conditions and time limits.
Find movers
4
Find your home
Nightly rental for the first weeks, then a long-term lease: on Yad le Yad you write directly to owners, in your language.
Nightly rentals
5
On arrival: the formalities
Teudat Oleh, health fund registration, bank account, Israeli number, ulpan. New immigrants also get an arnona discount, under conditions: ask the city hall.
6
Settle in
Cleaning, small works, home insurance: Yad le Yad professionals help you feel at home faster.
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These guides give general pointers. For your specific situation, get advice from a lawyer or qualified professional.