🇮🇱 Israel · Work Visa

Work permit categories, eligibility, sponsorship, application steps, and processing times.

Quick answer

Foreign workers enter on a B/1 work visa; a licensed Israeli employer first obtains a permit from the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA), then you apply for the visa at an Israeli mission and receive a work-purpose stay.

Work and residence permits are handled by the Population and Immigration Authority. The B/1 work visa is the main category for foreign employees, usually employer-sponsored.

The B/1 work visa is typically employer-sponsored.
Experts and high-tech workers have dedicated, faster tracks.
Permits are processed through the Population and Immigration Authority.

Step-by-step

1

Secure a sponsored job

Secure a job with an Israeli employer authorised to employ foreign workers; some sectors have quotas and the experts route suits high-skill roles.
2

Employer obtains the permit

The employer applies to the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) for a permit and an invitation.
3

Apply for the B/1 work visa

Apply for the B/1 work visa at an Israeli embassy or consulate with the approval.
4

Complete medical and documents

Provide medical checks and documents as required.
5

Enter Israel and register

Enter on the B/1 visa; the stay is extended in Israel for the work period.
6

Renew and comply

Renew the visa and permit before expiry and keep to the approved employer and role.