The Isradem Blog

Everything you need to know for your Aliyah

Tips, inspiring stories and useful information about life in Israel and moving services.

Importing a Vehicle to Israel

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Importing a Vehicle to Israel

All vehicles in Israel must be equipped with SIS and LDWS safety systems, including imported ones. Learn about the requirements and costs involved in vehicle importation to Israel.

28 Oct 2023Read
Importing a Vehicle to Israel as a Student

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

Importing a Vehicle to Israel as a Student

Students with tourist status may temporarily import a vehicle to Israel under certain conditions, but must re-export it or pay full customs duties upon changing their status.

22 Oct 2023Read
Your Move to Harish

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

Your Move to Harish

Relocating to Harish, Israel's fast-growing national priority city? Isradem ensures your move goes smoothly, whether you're making Aliyah or returning home.

17 Oct 2023Read
Importing Your Pets to Israel

Alya et déménagement

Importing Your Pets to Israel

Planning to move to Israel with your pet? Learn about the required veterinary documents, vaccination rules, and import conditions to ensure a smooth, quarantine-free entry for your animal.

20 Jun 2023Read
Your Children Are Moving to Israel Too

Alya et déménagement

Your Children Are Moving to Israel Too

Moving to Israel affects the whole family. Discover how to communicate openly with your children, ease their anxieties, and involve them in the process for a smoother relocation.

11 Jun 2023Read
Your Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on the Day of Your Aliyah

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Your Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on the Day of Your Aliyah

Your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport on Aliyah day is unlike any other. Learn about customs procedures, the green and red lane system, and what you can bring duty-free.

09 May 2023Read
Your Business in Israel

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Your Business in Israel

Making Aliyah and planning to start or continue a business in Israel? Learn about customs duty exemptions on professional equipment available to new immigrants, up to $36,000 USD.

08 May 2023Read
Your Move to Jaffa

Les villes d'Israel

Your Move to Jaffa

Isradem helps you relocate to Jaffa, one of the world's oldest cities and a vibrant part of Tel Aviv. Let us make your move to Israel seamless and stress-free.

07 May 2023Read
Moving to Nahariya, Capital of Western Galilee

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Nahariya, Capital of Western Galilee

Nahariya is a popular Mediterranean coastal city in Western Galilee, 30 km north of Haifa. Isradem helps you relocate there smoothly, whether for aliyah or a return home.

04 May 2023Read
Your move to Ariel, regional capital of Samaria

Les villes d'Israel

Your move to Ariel, regional capital of Samaria

Ariel, the regional capital of Samaria, is a welcoming city with affordable housing, quality schools, and strong employment opportunities. Isradem specialises in relocations to Ariel from France and Europe.

03 May 2023Read
Your Move to Kfar Saba

Alya et déménagement

Your Move to Kfar Saba

Kfar Saba is a vibrant city of 100,000 residents in central Israel, offering excellent schools, transport links, employment opportunities, and quality amenities. Let Isradem make your relocation seamless.

29 Apr 2023Read
Israel Moving Checklist

Alya et déménagement

Israel Moving Checklist

A practical month-by-month moving checklist to help you organise every step of your relocation to Israel, from notifying your landlord to packing your boxes.

03 Apr 2023Read
Netivot: The Population Is Set to Double in the Coming Years

Les villes d'Israel

Netivot: The Population Is Set to Double in the Coming Years

Netivot is undergoing major growth, with over 14,000 new homes planned and a new train station putting the city just 65 minutes from Tel Aviv, making it an increasingly attractive destination for new residents.

31 Mar 2023Read
Converting your French driving licence to an Israeli driving licence

Préparation à la Alyah

Converting your French driving licence to an Israeli driving licence

After one year of residency in Israel, new olim must convert their foreign driving licence to an Israeli one. Learn the full procedure, required documents, and key deadlines to avoid driving illegally.

30 Mar 2023Read
Moving to Netivot

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Netivot

Moving to Netivot for your Aliyah or return? Isradem offers expert relocation services from France and Europe to this thriving southern Israeli city, known for its affordable housing and rich heritage.

01 Mar 2023Read
Petah Tikva: The Historic Village of the Past Is Today a Major Modern City

Les villes d'Israel

Petah Tikva: The Historic Village of the Past Is Today a Major Modern City

Petah Tikva, founded in 1878 as Israel's first agricultural settlement, is now a thriving modern city and the country's fifth largest. Let Isradem manage your move there seamlessly.

27 Feb 2023Read
Moving to Israel: Preparing Your Boxes

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Moving to Israel: Preparing Your Boxes

Moving to Israel soon? Learn how to pack and organise your boxes efficiently with our practical tips, so your belongings arrive safely and your moving day runs smoothly.

17 Jun 2022Read
Buying or importing home appliances for your Aliyah

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Buying or importing home appliances for your Aliyah

Thinking about appliances for your Aliyah? Learn whether it makes more sense to buy new in France and ship them, or import your used appliances, with practical tips on Israeli plugs and customs benefits.

18 Oct 2015Read
Shipping containers used for your move to Israel

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

Shipping containers used for your move to Israel

Your move to Israel will be loaded into a shipping container. Discover the history of the container, its invention by Malcolm McLean in 1956, and why it remains the gold standard for international relocations.

04 Sept 2015Read
Managing Your Move to Israel

Alya et déménagement

Managing Your Move to Israel

Moving to Israel involves a complex logistics chain with many specialists. Isradem coordinates every step — from packing and shipping to customs and delivery — so your relocation runs smoothly.

03 Sept 2015Read
Insuring Your Move

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Insuring Your Move

Insuring your move to Israel is essential. With multiple parties handling your belongings across land, sea, and customs, finding liability in case of damage can be complex and costly.

22 Jun 2015Read
Your Shipment Container to Israel

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

Your Shipment Container to Israel

Moving to Israel and need to ship your personal belongings by sea container? Isradem guides you through everything you need to know about container shipping to Israel.

10 Mar 2015Read
M

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Efrat

Moving to Efrat for your Aliya or as a returning citizen? Isradem ensures your relocation to this welcoming community near Jerusalem goes as smoothly as possible.

28 Feb 2015Read
Your Move to Netanya

Les villes d'Israel

Your Move to Netanya

Isradem assists with all relocations to Netanya, Israel's fifth-largest city and top destination for French-speaking immigrants, nestled along a stunning Mediterranean coastline.

28 Feb 2015Read
Moving to Givat Shmuel

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Givat Shmuel

Givat Shmuel is a fast-growing city in central Israel, close to Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva. Isradem helps you relocate there smoothly from France or Europe.

26 Feb 2015Read
Y

Les villes d'Israel

Your Move to Pedouel

Moving to Pedouel, a community village in the Samaria mountains 44 km from Tel Aviv? Isradem manages your relocation to Israel with expertise and care.

24 Feb 2015Read
Moving to Judea and Samaria

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Judea and Samaria

Isradem helps you relocate to Judea and Samaria, whether for your Aliyah or as a returning citizen, ensuring your move goes as smoothly as possible.

23 Feb 2015Read
M

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Holon

Holon is a vibrant city in the southern suburbs of Tel Aviv with nearly 200,000 residents. Isradem makes your relocation to Holon smooth and stress-free.

21 Feb 2015Read
M

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Bat Yam

Bat Yam, a charming seaside city just south of Tel Aviv, is an ideal destination for your Aliyah or relocation to Israel. Isradem ensures your move to Bat Yam goes smoothly.

21 Feb 2015Read
Q

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Quality Approach for Your Move to Israel

Isradem holds ISO 9001 certification and is audited by independent bodies to ensure the highest service standards for every relocation to Israel.

07 Feb 2015Read
M

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to the Negev

Relocating to the Negev? Isradem helps you settle in one of Israel's most dynamic and fast-growing regions, from Beer-Sheva to Dimona, with full moving support.

04 Feb 2015Read
M

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

Moving to Beer Sheva

Beer Sheva, the capital of southern Israel, is a vibrant and historically rich city. Isradem specialises in relocations to Beer Sheva for new immigrants and returning residents alike.

01 Feb 2015Read
M

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to the Golan

Relocating to the Golan Heights? Isradem specialises in moves to this stunning northern Israeli region, known for its welcoming communities, beautiful landscapes, and exceptional quality of life.

31 Jan 2015Read
Y

Préparation à la Alyah

Your Exploratory Trip to Israel

An exploratory trip to Israel is a short stay dedicated to preparing your Aliyah. Use it to meet employers, visit apartments, and explore schools before your move.

31 Jan 2015Read
Tel Aviv, the White City

Les villes d'Israel

Tel Aviv, the White City

Tel Aviv's White City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2003, holds the world's largest concentration of International Style buildings, shaped by architect Sir Patrick Geddes's 1925 urban plan.

31 Jan 2015Read
T

Alya et déménagement

The Ministry of the Interior in Israel

Israel's Ministry of the Interior issues essential civil documents including the national ID card (Teoudat Zeout). Learn what you need to obtain yours after making aliyah.

31 Jan 2015Read
I

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

Importing Goods into Israel

Most goods can be imported freely into Israel, though some products require special approvals. Learn about customs procedures, EU free-trade rules, purchase tax, and Israel's 18% VAT on imports.

31 Jan 2015Read
S

Alya et déménagement

Studying Hebrew at an Ulpan

An Ulpan is a Hebrew language learning centre run jointly by the Jewish Agency and Israeli ministries, offering day and evening courses to help new immigrants integrate into Israeli society.

31 Jan 2015Read
Moving to Tiberias

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Tiberias

Thinking of moving to Tiberias for your Aliyah or as a returning resident? Isradem guides you through every step of your relocation to this sacred and scenic Israeli city.

31 Jan 2015Read
A

Alya et déménagement

Aliyah Integration

Since its founding, Israel has made the integration of new immigrants a core priority. Aliyah drives economic growth and cultural progress, with dedicated support to help every oleh feel respected and at home.

31 Jan 2015Read
M

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Ramat Aviv

Ramat Aviv is a prestigious neighbourhood in northern Tel Aviv, home to the university, museums, and green spaces. Isradem guides your move there every step of the way.

29 Jan 2015Read
Moving to Ramat Gan

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Ramat Gan

Isradem specialises in relocations to Ramat Gan, a thriving business hub in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. Let us make your move from France or Europe seamless and stress-free.

29 Jan 2015Read
Moving to Givatayim

Les villes d'Israel

Moving to Givatayim

Moving to Givatayim? Isradem specialises in relocations from France and Europe to Givatayim, a vibrant city in the heart of the Gush Dan metropolitan area near Tel Aviv.

28 Jan 2015Read
S

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Shipping a Vehicle to Israel

New immigrants can import their vehicle to Israel by container, with Isradem managing all customs clearance, required documentation, and coordination with Israeli authorities.

09 Jan 2015Read
T

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

Tax Refund on Goods Shipped to Israel

Goods exported from France to Israel are not subject to VAT. Isradem explains how to recover taxes on your purchases through the customs export process.

09 Jan 2015Read
P

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Prohibited goods for import in your move to Israel

When moving to Israel, certain items are strictly prohibited from import, including weapons, ammunition, drugs, explosives, dangerous chemicals, and pornographic material.

30 Jun 2014Read
T

Informations générales sur l'import export en Israël

The transit of your move to Israel

Your moving shipment to Israel will transit through the port of Haifa or Ashdod. Discover how Israel's main seaports handle international freight and relocations.

30 Jun 2014Read
C

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Criteria for Choosing Your Moving Company to Israel

Choosing the right moving company to Israel is essential for a successful relocation. Learn what criteria matter most, from professional accreditations to ISO certification and on-the-ground expertise.

24 Jun 2014Read
A

Alya et déménagement

Aliyah and Moving

Learn about the Law of Return and your customs tax exemptions as a new immigrant. Isradem handles your relocation to Israel in all major cities.

21 Jun 2014Read
Shipping Your Groupage to Israel

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Shipping Your Groupage to Israel

For small-volume moves to Israel, groupage shipping is the most cost-effective solution. Isradem secures your items on protected pallets to minimise handling risks and prevent damage.

21 Jun 2014Read
C

Conseils pour votre déménagement en Israël

Choosing Your Moving Company for Israel

Choosing the right moving company for Israel requires checking international accreditations, comparing quotes carefully, and selecting a certified specialist you can trust.

18 Jun 2014Read