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Motto : N/A
Capital : Jerusalem
National Anthem : "HaTikvah" ("The Hope")
Geography
Location : Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon
Area : Total : 20,770 sq km
Land : 20,330 sq km
Water : 440 sq km
Climate : Temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas
People
Nationality : Israeli(s)
Population : 7,473,052 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : Tel Aviv-Yafo 3.219 million; Haifa 1.027 million; JERUSALEM (capital) 768,000 (2009)
Languages : Hebrew (official), Arabic used officially for Arab minority, English most commonly used foreign language
Economy
GDP : $217.1 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Israeli shekels (ILS) per US dollar - 3.7461 (2010), 3.9326 (2009), 3.588 (2008), 4.14 (2007), 4.4565 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 48 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 18,096 km
Waterways : N/A
Ports & Terminals : Ashdod, Elat (Eilat), Hadera, Haifa
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Moving to Israel
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Moving to Israel
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
· Only one of each electrical/electronic appliances are duty-free
o Original invoices required
o Must state make, model and serial number
· New items (invoice required)
· Alcohol and tobacco products
· Carpets, curtains, linoleum, wallpaper, fabrics (state how many meters and price)
· Tools and gifts
· Musical instruments
· Camping and sports equipment
· Food items: allowed 15 kgs. per person, the balance is subject to Customs duties
· Cordless telephones and facsimile machines are dutiable and a special permit from the Ministry of Telecommunications is required. Recommend checking in advance whether model in question is permissible.
· Computer, answering machine, fax machine, safety car seat, car radio, windsurfer, electric powered lawn mower, building accessories, compact disc and turntable (only if both are imported)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
· Firearms, weapons, ammunition, tear gas, explosives and dangerous chemicals - (NOTE: Small arm caliber's can be imported but require special permission from the Israeli Police and Ministry of Interiors.
· Large quantities of any items are not permitted
· Narcotics, drugs and dangerous chemicals
· Seed, live plants and saplings
· Pornographic material
· Fresh meat
ALL PRINTED MATTER, BOOKS, PICTURES, RECORDS, FILMS, TAPES, SLIDES, MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND DISKETTES, ETC. ARE SUBJECT TO CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY ACCESS AND CLEARLY MARKED ON THE INVENTORY).
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
1. IMMIGRANT & TEMPORARY RESIDENT (A-1)
Documents required:
· Valid passport.
· Inventory + insurance list.
· Invoices.
· Contract for apartment.
· New immigrant booklet "teudat oleh", or A-1 Visa stamp
Declaration+ power of attorney. for customs to be prepared and signed at the d/s agent's office.
Customs prescriptions
· Shipper allowed 3 shipments within 3 years of entry date in the "teudat oleh".
· Shipment to arrive from last country of residence during the last year.
Lease for a flat for a minimum of 1 year.
Remarks
Car + professional tools not to be counted within the 3 shipments.
All personal and hhg allowed free - electrical appliances - one of each. Fax machine subject to duty, building supplies i.e. sinks, taps, tiles, wall to wall carpeting etc. proof of ownership on residence and size of residence - all subject to duty.
2. RETURNING ISRAELI
Documents required:
· Valid passport.
· Inventory + insurance list.
· Invoices.
· Contract for apartment.
· Passports must be signed by customs authorities confirming 'returning Israeli rights'.
Declaration+ power of attorney. for customs to be prepared and signed at the d/s agent's office.
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