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List of Oleh Rights affected by previous
extended stays in Israel on a tourist visa

If you've spent periods of time in Israel, prior to changing your status to oleh, certain rights and benefits may be affected. There is no consistency among government offices, as to their policies in these situations, and consequently the implications vary.

Some government offices will not issue confirmation of your eligibility for rights until after you've made aliyah. Your aliyah shaliach can provide guidance.

The periods spent in Israel (total) are accumulative. Any visit to Israel, irrespective of its length, is added to the calculation.

The following table does NOT apply to Ezrachim Olim and Ktinim Chozrim.

Rights

Olim who spent more than 5 years in Israel(total) during  the last 7 years  before receiving Oleh Status

Olim who spent more than 3 years in Israel(Total)    during the last 7 years  before receiving Oleh Status

Olim who spent more than 18 months in Israel (Total)   during the last 3 years  before receiving Oleh Status

Period of Eligibility

Sal Klita

Not Eligible

Not Eligible

Not Eligible

Seven monthly payments after making Aliyah

Health Care

Eligible

Eligible

Eligible

Free health care (if not employed)for the first 12 months

Ulpan

Not Eligible

Eligible

Eligible

Ulpan to be used during the first 18 months after Aliyah

Rent Subsidy

Not Eligible

Case by Case

Eligible for 2 years of rent subsidy only.

Starts in the second year after making  Aliyah

Eligible

4 years of rental subsidy starts in the second year of Aliyah

Mortgage

Not Eligible

Should refer to Misrad Haklita

Case by Case

Eligibility  for olim mortgage is limited for 3 years after making Aliyah

Eligible

Olim who made Aliya after January 1997 eligibility is limited for 10 years after making Aliyah

Purchase Tax discount on real estate purchase

Eligible

Has to present:  1."Tamzit Rishum from Mirsham Hauchlisin" provided by Misrad Hapnim".

2. Passport with aliyah visa stamped

Eligible

Eligible

Up to 7 years after making Aliyah

Income Tax Reduction

 Eligible

 

Has to present":

 1."Tamzit Rishum from Mirsham Hauchlisin" provided by Misrad Hapnim.

2. Passport with aliyah visa stamped

Eligible

Eligible

 

 Up to 42 months after making Aliyah

Customs Rights

Eligible

1. Should get a letter from Misrad Haklita

2. Tamzit Rishum

Eligible

Eligible

Up to 3 years after making Aliyah

Arnona

 

Not Eligible

Eligible

Eligible

Reduction in Municipality taxes to be used within the first 2 years after making Aliyah – reduction is for one year only

Free BA or MA if studying in a recognized institutions by the Student Authority

Not Eligible

Eligibility for free tuition for one year only. Length of eligibility depends on the time spent in Israel before becoming an Oleh.

Case by Case

For example: if spent 4 years in Israel before Aliyah will have to start studying within a year (maximum a stay of 5 years in Israel)

 

Eligible

Up to 3 years after becoming an Oleh (requires age limit)

 

 

 

 
 

 
       
 

   
 
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