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    Converting a Foreign Driver's Licence to an Israeli Driver's Licence

    The Ministry of Transport allows holders of a foreign driver's licence to convert it to an Israeli one. You must complete the conversion within 5 years of entering Israel, and your foreign licence must have at least 5 years of seniority by the date of your Aliyah. You can drive in Israel on your foreign licence for 1 year from the date you entered the country.

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