Israeli Relocation Abroad Navigator
Trusted89/100Comprehensive guide for Israelis in relocation abroad covering before, during, and after the move. Handles the Israeli side of the move: tax residency tests (Form 1348), Bituach Leumi and kupat cholim while living abroad, pension fund and keren hishtalmut handling, 10% landlord tax track for apartment rental, apostille at the Foreign Ministry, and toshav chozer / toshav chozer vatik benefits under Section 14. Use when the user asks about Israeli relocation (רילוקיישן), leaving Israel for work, dmei vitoor, kupat cholim redemption, Tofes 161 on exit, vehicle import on return, or re-establishing residency. Prevents expensive mistakes like double payment, losing kupat cholim continuity on return, or missing tax benefits. Do NOT use for aliyah to Israel (use israeli-aliyah-navigator), tourist visas, binding tax advice, or destination-country immigration questions.
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Israelis relocating abroad for work (רילוקיישן) face a tangled web of Israeli regulations that follow them across borders: Bituach Leumi, kupat cholim continuity, tax residency, pension funds, and apartment rental tax. Most relocation packages ignore the Israeli side entirely, and decisions missed in the first 90 days often cost thousands of shekels and trigger a waiting period on health coverage when the family eventually returns. This skill produces a personalized, phased checklist so nothing slips through.
skills-ilnpx skills-il add skills-il/government-services --skill israeli-relocation-abroad -a claude-codeInstall on Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Manus, or other platforms
- 1. Click "Download ZIP" to download the skill files.
- 2. Open Claude Desktop and go to Customize > Skills.
- 3. Click "+" and select "Upload a skill", then upload the ZIP file.
- 4. Start a new conversation. The skill will activate automatically when relevant.
When to Apply
- When you just got a job offer abroad and have 2-3 months to prepare but don't know what to do with Bituach Leumi, pension, and your Israeli apartment
- When you've been abroad a year or two without setting up Bituach Leumi and someone told you there's a debt
- When you're planning a return to Israel after 6-10 years and want to know which benefits you qualify for
- When you need to determine whether you're still an Israeli tax resident after moving to another country
- When you're weighing nituk toshavut and need to understand the exit tax (Section 100A) on appreciated assets before you cut residency
- When you have a reserve obligation and need to settle your miluim status with the IDF before flying out
- When you need apostille stamps on Israeli documents for use abroad and the move is already underway
Try These Prompts
I'm relocating to San Francisco in 3 months with my wife and two kids (ages 6 and 9). American employer, I own my apartment in Ramat Gan, pension fund at Menora Mivtachim. Generate a complete 3-month pre-move checklist covering Bituach Leumi, pension, the apartment, apostilles, and tax residency decision.
I've been living in Berlin for 2 years. I spent 45 days in Israel this year, 80 last year, and 120 the year before. Family in Berlin, renting there, main bank account is German. Am I still an Israeli tax resident, or should I file Form 1348?
We're returning to Israel after 7 years in New York. We stopped paying Bituach Leumi 5 years ago. What status do we qualify for (regular toshav chozer? vatik?), what happens with the kupat cholim waiting period, and how do we bring our car with us?
I just found out I haven't paid Bituach Leumi for 18 months since moving to London. My lawyer says there's a debt. What's the story with kupat cholim, how do I clear the debt, and is there a benefit because I'm in a treaty country?
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