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)