Israel · Startup Visa
Entrepreneur and startup visa programs, investment thresholds, and application criteria.
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Israel is startup-friendly, but company formation or accelerator admission is separate from immigration status. Foreign founders usually need to analyse business setup, investment support and the relevant work, expert or residence route with the Population and Immigration Authority.
- There is no assumption that an Israeli company automatically gives its foreign founder work or residence rights.
- Startup cases may involve investor support from Invest in Israel or R&D programmes from the Israel Innovation Authority.
- If the founder will work locally, confirm the B/1 or expert route before relying on the plan.
- Population and Immigration Authority
Immigration and work-permit authority.
- Invest in Israel
Official investment-promotion agency.
Government portals
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Israel’s diplomatic missions abroad, consular services and visa information.
- National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) — Social-security and health-insurance contributions and benefits, with sections for new immigrants and foreign workers.