About Israel

Whether you’re looking to visit, live or work in Israel—we can support your immigration needs at every stage of your journey.

If you're a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Israel, several options are available. Special permissions are available for those eligible under the Law of Return, which allows certain Jewish descendants to work and live in Israel.

If you're a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Israel, several options are available. Special permissions are available for those eligible under the Law of Return, which allows certain Jewish descendants to work and live in Israel.

• Business Visits: As a business visitor, depending on your citizenship, you'll generally need to secure a B-2 visa from an Israeli consular post before you travel; B-2 visas generally allow stays of up to 90 days.
• Work Authorization: If you're a visa-exempt national conducting short-term work in Israel, the Short-Term Employment Authorization (SEA) allows a stay of up to 90 days per year. All nationals can obtain a Short-Term Expedited Process (STEP) B-1 Work Visa for up to 90 days. If you intend to stay longer, the B-1 Work Visa is generally granted for a one-year period up to a total cumulative stay of 63 months from the first day of employment in Israel. If you're a visa-exempt national working for a Hi-Tech sponsor in Israel, you can apply for the Hi-Tech (HIT) Visa under an expedited process.
• Internships/Traineeships: Israel has no trainee-specific work authorization category.​
• Self-employment: The B-5 Investor visa allows qualifying U.S. entrepreneurs to enter and work in Israel to develop and direct their Israeli business for an initial two years; it can be renewed indefinitely. It can be used to start a business or buy an existing business. To qualify, U.S. nationals must hold the majority of the issued shares, and you must be invested or actively in the process of investing.​

NOTE: As the situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories continues to evolve, Fragomen is closely monitoring the developments and working with various governmental agencies and other organizations in the region to assess the situation. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information: https://www.fragomen.com/trending/guidance-israel-palestinian-territories.html.

Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.