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Visa Pathways to Israel

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A/1 — Temporary Resident Visa (Toshav Arai A/1)
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A/1 — Temporary Resident Visa (Toshav Arai A/1)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residency for Jews eligible under the Law of Return who wish to live and work in Israel before committing to full Aliyah, valid up to 5 years.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually or biannually; must prove center of livelihood remains in Israel)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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A/2 — Yeshiva/Religious Study Visa (A/2 Religious Study)
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A/2 — Yeshiva/Religious Study Visa (A/2 Religious Study)

Student visa for individuals enrolled in yeshivot or religious educational institutions in Israel, valid up to one year and renewable.

Validity1 year
Processing21-28 days
Cost45 USD
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A/3 — Clergy Visa (A/3)
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A/3 — Clergy Visa (A/3)

Temporary resident visa for religious clergy and members of religious institutions performing religious duties within Israel.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 EUR
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A/4 — Clergy/Student Dependent Visa (A/4)
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A/4 — Clergy/Student Dependent Visa (A/4)

Dependent visa for spouses and minor children of A/2 student visa or A/3 clergy visa holders, valid for duration of principal holder's visa.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost45 USD
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A/5 — Permanent Resident Visa (A/5)
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A/5 — Permanent Resident Visa (A/5)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Indefinite temporary residency leading to citizenship, granted to those completing the gradual process, naturalization pathway, or A/1 holders converting to permanent status.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually or biannually; must prove center of livelihood remains in Israel)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Aliyah Immigration Visa (Law of Return)
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Aliyah Immigration Visa (Law of Return)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Immigration visa granting immediate Israeli citizenship upon arrival for Jews and their eligible family members under the 1950 Law of Return.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing3-6 months
CostFree
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B/1 / A/5 — Elderly Parent Visa
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B/1 / A/5 — Elderly Parent Visa

Humanitarian-basis visa for elderly parents of Israeli citizens seeking to join their children in Israel, assessed on compassionate grounds by the Ministry of Interior.

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing12+ months
CostFree
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B/1 — Construction Worker Visa (B/1 Construction)
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B/1 — Construction Worker Visa (B/1 Construction)

Work visa for foreign construction workers employed by Israeli or bilateral-agreement construction companies, limited to 63 months maximum.

Validity63 months
Processing3 months
CostFree
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B/2 — Medical Treatment Visa (B/2 Medical)
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B/2 — Medical Treatment Visa (B/2 Medical)

Short-stay visa for patients seeking medical treatment at Israeli hospitals, with accompanying family members permitted.

Validity3 months
Processing5-30 days
Cost105 ILS
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B/3 — Doubtful Status Visa (B/3)
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B/3 — Doubtful Status Visa (B/3)

One-month visa for individuals with unclear residency or immigration status, issued while authorities determine proper classification.

ValidityUp to 1 month
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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B/4 — Volunteer Visa (B/4)
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B/4 — Volunteer Visa (B/4)

Permit for unpaid volunteer work in Israel including kibbutz, Sherut Leumi (national service), and approved volunteer programs; no paid employment allowed.

ValidityUp to 2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost25 CAD
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B/5 — Investor Visa (B/5)
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B/5 — Investor Visa (B/5)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Investment visa for US citizens investing ₪800,000-1,000,000+ in an Israeli business with 50% minimum ownership, allowing investor and family to live and work.

ValidityVaries (Renewable indefinitely as long as business maintains eligibility requirements)
ProcessingVaries
Cost1450 USD
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Diplomatic/Official Visa
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Diplomatic/Official Visa

Visa for holders of official government or diplomatic passports entering Israel on government missions or diplomatic postings.

ValidityUp to 2 years
Processing10-30 business days
CostFree
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ETA-IL — Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL)
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ETA-IL — Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL)

Mandatory digital pre-screening for visa-exempt nationals allowing multiple entries for stays up to 90 days per visit.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost25 ILS
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General Work Visa (Ashrat Avodah B/1)
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General Work Visa (Ashrat Avodah B/1)

Employer-sponsored work visa valid for one year and renewable up to 63 months, requiring a work permit from the Ministry of Interior.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 EUR
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Group Tourist Visa
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Group Tourist Visa

Organized group tour visa requiring minimum group size and a licensed Israeli tour operator, valid for the duration of the arranged tour.

ValidityVaries (Can be extended in specific cases)
ProcessingVaries
Cost21 EUR
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Hi-Tech Work Visa (B/1 HIT 365)
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Hi-Tech Work Visa (B/1 HIT 365)

Expedited work visa for foreign tech professionals at companies recognized as technologically focused by the Innovation Authority, processed within 10 business days.

Validity2 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost40 EUR
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Innovation Visa for Entrepreneurs (B/2 Innovation)
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Innovation Visa for Entrepreneurs (B/2 Innovation)

Visa allowing foreign entrepreneurs to develop innovative projects in Israel for up to 24 months through the Tnufa Program, without employer-employee relationship.

ValidityVaries (Non-cumulative from visa grant date; extendable via Expert Visa)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Naturalization (Non-Law of Return)
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Naturalization (Non-Law of Return)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Citizenship pathway for non-Jewish residents who have lived in Israel for 3+ of the last 5 years, demonstrate Hebrew knowledge, renounce prior citizenship, and show settlement intent.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing12-24 months
CostFree
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Short-duration visa for travelers passing through Israel to a third country, valid for up to 5 days.

Validity5 days
Processing5-30 days
Cost105 ILS
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