Published: 21.07.2026
New immigrants to Israel are entitled to three duty-free shipments of household goods and personal belongings within three years of the arrival date recorded in their oleh certificate. Returning residents may use the duty-free allowance after Israeli Customs confirms their status.
According to the source, the allowance can reduce customs costs during a staged relocation and lets new immigrants split their belongings into several shipments over three years. For an oleh, the relevant reference is the first-entry date recorded in the oleh certificate; returning residents must first have their status confirmed by Israeli Customs. The rule is most relevant to families and people shipping furniture or personal belongings in multiple consignments. It does not determine eligibility to move, but it matters for relocation budgeting and logistics.