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At a Glance
The situation
The Israeli Ministry of Interior has announced that visa nationals are no longer eligible for Hi-Tech (HIT) visas, effective immediately. Visa nationals are defined as nationals of countries that must apply for a B-2 visa prior to traveling to Israel for tourism or business.
Impact
Background
This restriction comes after the government introduced a stricter application process for HIT visas and limited the types of companies eligible to participate in the program.
Looking ahead
Fragomen expects the Ministry of Interior to continue updating the process and eligibility for HIT visas as the program is tested in practice.
The results of the ongoing prime minister elections will determine any potential immigration policy changes. Fragomen will report related developments as needed.
Fragomen worked closely with Kan-Tor & Acco Law Firm to prepare this alert. This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].