Usually, Olim are not subject to questioning regarding the declared funds. The provided information assists Israeli authorities in monitoring and preventing international money laundering attempts involving money entering or leaving the country.
However, violating the legal obligation to declare money may lead to the seizure of the funds, criminal proceedings, and/or a financial penalty.
The following items need to be declared:
- Mezuman – מזומן – Cash
- Check Banka’i – צ’ק בנקאי – Bank check (issued by a bank)
- Hamcha’at Nos’im – המחאות נוסעים – Travelers’ checks
- N’yarot Erech – ניירות ערך – Banking securities/bearer securities
- Shtarot S’chirim – שטרות סחירים – Negotiable instruments
- Cartisei Tashlum – כרטיסי תשלום – Payment cards
How to Declare Money
Declaration Form 84a
Download and Complete Declaration Form 84a. Submit the declaration form to the customs official at the airport, where it will be reviewed and you will receive a signed copy of the declaration.
Mail Submission (if no customs official is available)
| English | Hebrew |
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| The National Center for Anti-Money Laundering; 5 Bank of Israel St.; Jerusalem. | המוקד הארצי לאיסור הלבנת הון ;בנק ישראל 5 .ירושלים |
Keep a Copy
Remember to keep a copy of the submitted declaration form for personal records and reference.
For more details in English, click here.