Travel Expenses

Israelis forfeit roughly 1.3 billion shekels annually in unclaimed VAT refunds while shopping abroad. Understanding Tax Free thresholds, customs validation, and digital intermediaries can significantly reduce travel expenses.

A short vacation for a family of four in Greece can cost less than 10,000 shekels, a week in classic Europe already climbs to 15,000-25,000 shekels, and for a two-week trip to distant destinations like Japan or the USA, the bill can approach 100,000 shekels; flights are just the beginning - hotels, food, car, insurance, and attractions are what inflate the budget.