Absorption Basket (Sal Klita) for New Immigrants
Cash in hand on landing plus six months of living support while you learn Hebrew and settl…
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Israel's Ministry of Aliyah and Integration pays new immigrants (olim) an absorption basket to cover living costs during their first six months (the ulpan period): a first payment at the airport, then six monthly payments. In 2026 the basic basket totals ILS 21,694 for a single person, ILS 35,071 for a single-parent family and ILS 41,359 for a couple, with higher rates near retirement age and child supplements.
Dream spread
Cash in hand on landing plus six months of living support while you learn Hebrew and settle in.
Relocation reality check
Only for people eligible to immigrate under the Law of Return (Jewish ancestry, conversion or marriage). It covers six months of basic living costs, not housing purchase. You must not have lived in Israel for 24 months or more in the three years before aliyah. Payments stop if you leave Israel and only resume if you return within one year of aliyah. Couples need a joint Israeli bank account for the monthly payments.
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Eligibility
New immigrants on a first entry with an oleh visa (or who change to oleh status in Israel), with full oleh eligibility, who spent less than 24 months in Israel in the three years before; also immigrant citizens and returning minors meeting the same criteria. Not means-tested.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 21,694 ILS – 50,888 ILSConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- New immigrants also get separate Israeli tax benefits, listed as their own program.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
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4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“"Assistance is provided to cover living expenses for the duration of ulpan study (6 months)... The remainder of Absorption Basket is given in six monthly payments." 2026 table totals: Single ₪21,694; Single-Parent Family ₪35,071; Couple ₪41,359 (Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, updated 13.10.2026)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
Rule changes
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