No customs duties have to be paid for this initial period. An extension to keep the car for the whole period of a visitor's stay may be applied for after the first six months, if the car complies with Israeli standards, has an engine of no more than 1600 cc and is not older than 4 years at the time of application for extension. At time of extension, customs duties and VAT charges have to be paid. In special cases Customs Authorities may consider reviewing favorably visitor's request to pay the remaining taxes and sell the car after two years from the date of import, if the year of manufacture is less than 5 years prior to application, and if the car conforms to all regulations. The car will be registered in the owner's passport.
Cars sold in Israel comply with regulations and conditions as noted above.
They can be sold in Israel after two years of ownership, against full payment of purchase tax and VAT charges. The purchase must be made within three months of the date of entry to Israel. The purchaser must have a valid visa and a driving license valid in home country and in Israel. Rules are subject to change, therefore visitors who consider bringing or buying a car should verify current regulations with the nearest Israeli Consulate. There is no bank in Sede Boqer and no bankomat.