Relocation plan to Israel

Sample step-by-step plan

This is an example plan for a hypothetical scenario: Going solo · Savings · Business residency · citizen of Kazakhstan

Cost of living (one adult)EUR2438/mo
Steps in the plan23
Updated19.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Milestone 1: Preparation for Legalization Completed

    A realistic budget has been prepared, a viable route for business legalization in Israel has been selected, and the documents are ready for submission.

  2. 2 Milestone 2: Application for a Permit for Business Activities Submitted or Approved

    An official outcome has been received for the selected immigration route, or the application status and the next mandatory step have been recorded.

  3. 3 Milestone 3: Entry and Basic Housing in Israel Secured

    The relocation has been completed, initial housing has been confirmed, and the financial reserve has been preserved for the adaptation period.

  4. 4 Milestone 4: Post-Entry Formalities and Business Launch Completed

    The necessary registration, banking, medical, and household processes have been completed, after which regular monitoring of status and budget has been established.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 7 Check the appropriate immigration route for entrepreneurial activities

    A written opinion has been obtained from a licensed Israeli professional or an official competent authority on the grounds of stay and work available to a citizen of Kazakhstan. Restrictions on activities, length of stay, and proof of funds have been documented separately.

  2. 9 Prepare the business dossier and submit the legalization application

    A complete package for the selected business-based grounds has been compiled and submitted, including a description of the activities, a financial model, and proof of the source of funds. The case number, communication channel with the authority, and procedure for responding to requests have been documented.

  3. 11 Receive the decision on the case and check the entry conditions

    The official outcome of the application, the validity period of the permit or visa, the actions permitted after entry, and the need for additional procedures have been verified. A set of supporting documents for border control has been prepared.

  4. 18 Secure the right to conduct activities and establish a status renewal calendar

    It has been verified that the actual business activities comply with the permit issued, and that mandatory reports, renewals, and notifications have been added to the calendar. The consequences of ceasing activities or insufficient funding have been determined.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 6 Inventory Kazakhstani documents for business-related legalization

    A list has been compiled of current documents confirming identity, address, education or experience, source of funds, and business qualifications. Documents that need to be updated, legalized, or translated have been identified.

  2. 8 Order apostille certification, certified translations, and confirmations for the chosen route

    A set of documents has been prepared in a form accepted by the Israeli authority, bank, or business partner. Electronic copies have been organized in a secure archive, while the originals have been placed in a separate folder for the trip.

Budget and Cost of Living
  1. 5 Check whether the budget can sustain 800–1200 units per month from personal savings

    A monthly budget has been established for one person, with a separate reserve for legalization, flights, a housing deposit, and unforeseen expenses. The minimum period of financial autonomy has been determined.

  2. 20 Recalculate the budget after the first month of living there

    Actual expenses have been compared with the limit of 800–1200 units per month, with rent, transportation, communications, healthcare, bank fees, and business expenses accounted for separately. The number of months the remaining savings will last has been recorded.

  3. 23 Establish monthly monitoring of status, taxes, and savings

    A regular schedule has been created for reviewing bank transactions, tax and business obligations, visa deadlines, and the size of the reserve. Dates have been set for the annual budget review and the decision on whether to continue staying in Israel.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 10 Arrange medical coverage for the travel and status application review period

    Continuous medical insurance is in place for the flight, the waiting period for a decision, and the first months in Israel. The policy, exclusions, and instructions for seeking assistance have been retained.

  2. 21 Transition medical coverage to a sustainable long-term format

    After the status has been confirmed, an available healthcare and insurance option has been selected that corresponds to the period of waiting to become eligible for the local system. Information about coverage, clinics, and emergency care has been retained.

Housing
  1. 12 Find temporary accommodation and prepare for a safe transition to a long-term rental

    Accommodation for the first few weeks has been booked, taking into account the budget, transportation, and the possibility of registering the address. The areas and financial conditions under which a long-term lease can be signed after status confirmation have been identified.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 13 Prepare to open an account and set up financial infrastructure in Israel

    A list of banking requirements for a non-resident or new resident has been compiled, and proof of identity, address, source of funds, and account purpose has been prepared. Before opening a local account, secure access to savings and a backup payment method have been arranged.

  2. 17 Open suitable accounts and set up recurring payments

    An available bank or payment account has been opened, and secure transfers from savings, rent payments, and utility payments have been set up. Fees, limits, and the bank’s requirements regarding tax status have been checked.

Moving logistics
  1. 14 Arrange the flight, luggage, and transport of essentials only

    A minimal list of belongings for a solo move within the budget has been prepared, the flight has been booked after obtaining sufficient confidence in the status, and important originals and medications have been prepared for hand-carrying.

  2. 15 Complete the move and enter Israel on the confirmed basis

    The person entered Israel under an authorized status, retaining confirmations of accommodation, insurance, finances, and follow-up with the immigration case. The date of entry has been recorded for subsequent monitoring of the length of stay.

Integration and Everyday Life
  1. 16 Complete initial post-arrival registrations and obtain local identifiers

    All mandatory post-arrival actions have been checked and completed: registration of status, address, and identification details, as well as biometric documents, if required. All confirmations have been collected in a single digital archive.

  2. 19 Set up communications, transportation, address, and everyday infrastructure

    Mobile communications and internet have been connected, transportation options have been identified, the necessary everyday services have been arranged, and the residential address has been confirmed. A list of official Russian- and English-language support channels has been compiled.

Plan "B"
  1. 22 Prepare a contingency plan in case of refusal, delay, or insufficient funds

    The decision-making deadlines, the acceptable lease termination date, the safe route for returning or staying temporarily, and the procedure for safeguarding documents and money have been determined in advance. Financial and legal triggers for activating this plan have been established.