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Government Services

What to do at the airport, how to get your Israeli ID, and a first-year timeline so nothing falls through the cracks.

What you receive at the airport

Teudat Oleh / Teudat Zakaut

Your Oleh booklet — documents your Aliyah status and rights. Required for accessing most government benefits. Keep it safe.

Temporary Teudat Zehut (Israeli ID)

Valid for 3 months. Ezrach Oleh, Katin Chozer, and A-1 holders do NOT receive this at the airport.

Healthcare registration form

Bring this to your chosen Kupat Cholim 7-10 days after arrival to get your membership card.

First Sal Klita payment (cash)

First installment of your absorption basket, paid at the airport.

Note of Future Bank Account

Bring this to your bank when you open an account. The bank stamps it; return it to Misrad Haklita.

First-year timeline

Day 1 — Airport · Time-sensitive

Receive documents and first Sal Klita payment.

Days 1-5 · Time-sensitive

Open a bank account and visit Misrad Haklita to register bank details and receive Ulpan vouchers.

Within 3 months · Time-sensitive

Get your biometric Teudat Zehut at Misrad Hapnim (govisit.gov.il). Schedule immediately — long wait times.

7-10 days after arrival

Finalize healthcare registration at your chosen Kupat Cholim branch.

Month 6

Sal Klita ends. Apply for Dmei Kiyum at Misrad Haklita if not working.

Month 7-8

Rental assistance begins automatically if bank details are registered.

1 year after Aliyah

Apply for Israeli passport at Misrad Hapnim.

Government offices in Tzfat

Misrad Haklita: 1 HaGdud HaShlishi St., Shaarei Ha'ir Mall, 2nd floor | 073-397-3702 | First appointment: call *2994
Misrad Hapnim: Chaim Weizman 4, Tzfat | *3450 | Schedule at govisit.gov.il
Bituach Leumi: Phone: *6050 | Branch address — confirm locally
Municipal Aliyah Coordinator: Yisrael Sofer | 050-680-8559 | israelsofer9@gmail.com
Absorption Dept.: Natalia Mabrowitz | 054-285-9840
Agaf Hachinuch (Education): Phone: 04-692-7419

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