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New immigrants are entitled to considerable governmental assistance through direct grants, income insurance, assistance in housing, employment and learning Hebrew. Learn about eligibility rights and about the amount and duration of the assistance |
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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 lived in 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 housing assistance 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 on the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption website. |
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| Employment Incentives |
The State of Israel participates in the salary of new immigrants, as an incentive to employers and to facilitate immigrants’ absorption in the Israeli job market.
Employment Advancement Program |
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| Encouraging 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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