Importing a Car – An Adventure Made in Israel

Car importing to Israel might become a very unpleasant adventure.

1) The car must be made in N. America (Mexico, Canada, or US only)

2) If you are an Oleh (new immigrant) there is no age restrictions.
If you are a returning resident, the car cannot be more than 4 years old from date of manufacture.
If you are an Israeli with no special status – the must be less than 2 years old when it arrives in Israel.

3) Required documents include:

• Original Title (Car License) give to origin agent in your name or signed over to you on the back.
• Original bill of sale or invoice.
• Valid Israeli driver’s license.
• Valid foreign driver’s license (sometimes – depends on your status).
• Import license (depends on status – obtained at www.mot.gov.il ).
• Israeli insurance.

4) In Israel, once cleared through Customs, you will receive a one month “permit”.
During this month, you will need to make a few alterations to the car such as changing the headlights to those required by the European / Israeli code and adding side blinkers.

You will then have to return to the motor Vehicle Bureau and have the car verified as fulfilling Israeli code.

We are ready to assist you in any case of trouble regarding car importing.