Middle East
Israel immigration and visa guide
Known as the Startup Nation, Israel provides the B/1 Foreign Expert Work Visa (including the Hi-Tech Fast Track Visa) and immediate citizenship under the Law of Return (Aliyah).
Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA - ืจืฉืืช ืืืืืืืกืื ืืืืืืจื)
- Processing time
- 3 โ 8 weeks (Hi-Tech Fast Track: 6-10 days)
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- No
Visa options in Israel
Key requirements
- For B/1 Expert: gross monthly salary at least double the Israeli national average wage (~ ILS 25,000+ per month)
- For Hi-Tech HIT Visa: recognized technology company in Israel registered with Israel Innovation Authority
- Higher education degree in relevant field or accredited technical specialty certification
How to apply for a Israel visa: step by step
- 1
PIBA Foreign Workers Department Permit Petition
Israeli sponsoring tech company files online application for B/1 expert employment authorization.
6 business days (Hi-Tech) to 4 weeks
- 2
Consular B/1 Entry Visa Stamp
Collect single-entry B/1 visa at Israeli diplomatic mission abroad.
1 - 2 weeks
- 3
Multi-Entry B/1 Inter-Visa Extension
Enter Israel and extend multi-entry sticker for up to 1 year at regional PIBA office (Misrad HaPnim).
1 - 2 weeks post-arrival
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
What is the Hi-Tech Fast Track (HIT) visa in Israel?
The HIT visa is an expedited procedure allowing recognized Israeli tech companies to sponsor foreign high-tech experts in 6 to 10 business days without requiring a consular interview for visa-exempt nationals.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Israel. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA - ืจืฉืืช ืืืืืืืกืื ืืืืืืจื)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA - ืจืฉืืช ืืืืืืืกืื ืืืืืืจื) on the official website before applying.