When moving to a different country, there are a lot of things that you need to prepare for and take into account.

Moving is always a very arduous process, even when it’s just to another house in a different neighborhood nearby. One can only imagine the planning and emotional stress involved when moving to another city, let alone another country altogether.

Living and working in Israel requires work permits and visas, and getting them is not a very simple process. There are different types of visas and work permits, each with its own set of “rules” and documents that you need to fill out. How do you know what type of visa you need or if the company is taking care of the work permit for you?

Moving to a new non-English speaking country is not an easy process. It can be intimidating dealing with a new language, new culture, and legal issues you know nothing about. We’ve put together the main challenges expats in Israel face and how to make these challenges less daunting.