Knowledge base
How to rent an apartment with a protected room and what to check before moving in
What to look for in the ad and during inspection, how much it costs and how to replace mamad if it is not there.
SafetyMamad, miqlat, migunit, mamak: what types of shelters are there in Israel
Five words you'll hear in the first week and what they mean in practice.
SafetyWhat to do when a siren sounds in Israel: a reminder for those new to the country
How many seconds do you have, where to go at home, on the street and in the car, how long to wait after the explosions.
Blue paper and statusFrom October 15, blue paper will not be printed: register in your account before October 14
2a5 visas become electronic: from October 15, 2026, the paper will not be issued in person; an extended visa is visible only in your personal account at inforhub.piba.gov.il. You still need to renew in person.
Documents and visasWork in Israel for Ukrainian citizens: ETA-IL, work visa and rights
Citizens of Ukraine do not need a visa to Israel, but they do need an ETA-IL, and it does not give the right to work. What is considered legal work and how to check the employer.
Documents and visasWork in Israel for Georgian citizens: ETA-IL and legal construction
Citizens of Georgia do not need a visa to Israel, but they do need an ETA-IL. You can work legally with a B/1 visa: Georgia is on the list of private recruitment for construction for October 2026.
Documents and visasWork in Israel for citizens of Moldova: ETA-IL, agreement and Romanian passport
Citizens of Moldova do not need a visa to Israel, but they do need an ETA-IL, and it does not give the right to work. The legal route is a B/1 work visa under an interstate agreement.
Documents and visasWork in Israel for citizens of Uzbekistan: visa, construction and how not to overpay
Citizens of Uzbekistan need a visa to visit Israel. You can work legally with a B/1 visa: Uzbekistan is included in both the interstate agreement and the list of private recruitment for construction.
Documents and visasWork in Israel for CIS citizens in 2026: who needs a visa and how to work legally
Table by country: who enters without a visa using ETA-IL, who needs a visa, who has an interstate agreement and private recruitment for construction. Data for October 2026.
Rights and paySick leave and vacation pay in Israel: how they are paid and how many days are due
The first day of illness is not paid, the second and third - 50%, from the fourth - 100%. How many sick days and vacation days are accrued and what is due to foreign workers?
Rights and payPitzum in Israel: compensation upon dismissal - who is entitled to it and how much
Pitsuim is a monthly salary for each year of work. Is it entitled to upon voluntary dismissal, foreign workers and metapellet, and how to get it.
Rights and payMinimum wage in Israel in 2026: per hour and per month
From April 1, 2026, the minimum wage is 6 443,85 ₪ per month and 35,40 ₪ per hour. Who is entitled to it, how to calculate hourly wages and what to do if they pay less.
HousingDeposit, contract and broker: how to rent a house in Israel and not lose money
How much can you legally require as a deposit, who pays the broker, what to check in the contract, and six signs of a fraudulent rental ad.
HousingHow to rent housing in Israel for an employee: bed, room or apartment
How does a bed differ from a room with neighbors, what is usually included in the price, where to look for advertisements in Russian and how to choose housing near work.
Rights and payTlush in Israel: how to read a payslip and what to check on it
What is payroll, what lines are usually in it, how to check hours and overtime, and why the absence of a payslip is an alarming sign.
SafetyReviews of employers and agencies in Israel: how the IsraWork review site works
Who writes reviews, how they are checked, why a company cannot delete a review, and how to confirm your company’s profile. Site rules in simple words.
SafetyBlacklist: 12 signs of an unscrupulous agency and cablan in Israel
Prepayment for “seat reservation”, promises of “100% border crossing”, conditions that change after arrival. Signs by which workers in chat rooms recognize unreliable intermediaries.
Documents and visasETA-IL to Israel in 2026: what is it, how much does it cost and how to apply
Electronic entry permit is required for citizens of countries without a visa to Israel. Official fee, validity period, how to submit it yourself and why people go to assistant services.
SafetyHow to check an employer or agent in Israel before going to work
Five steps in 10 minutes: search by phone number, employee reviews, job summary, Google Maps, and questions to ask before your first shift.
Blue paper and statusDo you need a blue paper lawyer and how much does it cost in 2026?
What a lawyer can and cannot do during an RSD interview, what services people did themselves for free and what prices they quoted - from 500 to 18 000 шекелей for the same thing.
Blue paper and statusBlue paper refusal and deportation: for what, how it happens and what to do
Most deportations are not a lost interview, but a missed interview. The mechanics of closing a case, the grounds, what happens after arrest and how an appeal against a court order works.
Blue paper and statusBnei Brak or Lod: where to go with blue paper and how they differ
Bnei Brak is the extension branch, Lod is the main branch of the RSD. Addresses, queues, when they give out what and is it true that Lod is the “direct road home”.
Blue paper and statusRSD interview on blue paper: how it goes, what they ask and how to prepare
How long does the interview last, who sits in the room, what questions are asked to almost everyone, and what documents really help. Based on the stories of those who passed in the summer and fall of 2026.
Blue paper and statusInvitation to an RSD interview: where to look for a letter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and how to change the email on file
A call for an interview comes via email from a questionnaire, often in spam, and Gmail deletes it after 30 days. How to find a letter, change your email for free and request your profile.
Blue paper and statusBlue paper (2A5 visa) in Israel: what is it and what has changed in the fall of 2026
The Ministry of Internal Affairs began calling blue paper holders en masse for RSD interviews. What does this mean, chronology from August, checklist and short answers to frequently asked questions.
Jobs and tradesJobs at Ben Gurion Airport: Vacancies and How to Get Hired
What jobs are available at Ben Gurion Airport, how shift work is organized, how to commute, and what the security clearance involves — a practical guide for job seekers.
Life and transportRav-Kav Fares in Israel: Zones, Transfers, Daily and Monthly Passes
Rav-Kav fares explained for 2026: how distance zones work, the 90-minute transfer rule, the daily pass and the monthly "hofshi hodshi" — and who really saves with it.
Jobs and tradesHotel Jobs in Israel: Isrotel, Fattal, Dan — How to Get Hired
A practical guide to hotel jobs in Israel: the Isrotel, Fattal, Dan and Astral chains, positions with no Hebrew required, staff housing in Eilat and how to find a verified vacancy.
Money and banksMoney Transfer to an Israeli Card: Sending Money to and Within Israel
How to transfer money to an Israeli card: topping up GMT and STB Union cards, receiving Western Union transfers, Bit and Paybox apps, and the rubles-to-shekels exchange route.
Jobs and tradesConstruction Jobs in Israel for Foreign Workers: Trades, Pay and Conditions
Which construction trades are in demand in Israel, how hourly pay and overtime work, what employer housing looks like, and how to get hired safely with no upfront fees.
Jobs and tradesCaregiver Jobs in Israel for Foreigners: What the Work Is Really Like
What caregiver jobs in Israel involve, live-in vs live-out formats, schedules, how pay is built and what to know about the special caregiver visa.
Life and transportPersonal Rav-Kav with Photo or Anonymous: Which One Should a Worker Get?
Personal vs anonymous Rav-Kav: balance recovery if lost, discount profiles, getting a card with a foreign passport — and which option fits a worker in Israel.
Life and transportEmergency Numbers in Israel: Ambulance 101, Police 100, Fire 102 and 112
Israel's ambulance number is 101 (Magen David Adom). Full list of emergency numbers, how to call without Hebrew, the My MDA app, and what to do after a work injury.
Money and banksBank Card in Israel Without Citizenship: 4 Options for Foreign Workers
How to get a bank card in Israel without citizenship: STB Union, Monox, the GMT card and a full Bank Hapoalim account — documents, fees and which option fits your situation.
Money and banksHow to Send Money from Israel to Russia and CIS Countries in 2026
Working ways to transfer money from Israel to Russia and the CIS: Korona Pay, Western Union and MoneyGram for CIS countries, private exchangers, STB Union and GMT cards.
Life and transportRav-Kav Card in Israel: Where to Buy It and How to Use It
What the Rav-Kav transport card is, where to buy and top it up in Israel — service centers, Super-Pharm pharmacies, station machines — and how to avoid an inspector's fine.
Money and banksHow to cash a salary check in Israel: bank, change and commissions
Step by step: where to cash a check without commission, what to do if the bank requires “blue paper”, and how much changers charge.
Rights and payRecording working hours in Israel: how to get paid without underpayments
Why you need to record every shift, how to check your hours with your employer, and what to do if your salary was calculated incorrectly.
Jobs and tradesHow to pass an interview for a physical job
What they will ask is how to negotiate terms and not sell yourself short.
Life and transportFirst days in the country: communications, money, transport
A simple guide on the first steps to get you started faster.
Documents and visasDocuments and legal work: what you need to know in advance
What papers matter and why legality is more important than the rate.
Jobs and tradesHow much do you really earn from physical work?
Honest tips on construction, warehouses, hotels and care.
Rights and payEmployee rights in Israel: minimum wage, hours, rest
Minimum pay, overtime pay and what to do in case of violation.
SafetyHow to avoid scammers when looking for work in Israel
7 signs of a fake vacancy and the zero advance payment rule.