B/1 Work Visa
Israel
Last updated: December 25, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$53-$54
13-14 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you work in Israel temporarily. An Israeli employer hires you and applies for the visa on your behalf. You cannot apply yourself—your employer starts the process. The visa works for skilled workers, experts, tech employees, caregivers, and short-term workers. You can bring your spouse and children. Status: Active and accepting applications (December 2025).
Key Benefits
- Work legally without restrictions
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Labor protections (minimum wage, breaks, vacation)
- Bring spouse and children
- Travel in and out freely
- Build pension savings
- Renewable for up to 5+ years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 18 or older
- Have a job offer from Israeli employer
- No serious criminal record
- Pass medical exam
- Not from banned country
- Be healthy (no dangerous diseases)
- Have education or experience for job type
- Speak some Hebrew or English (helpful but not required)
Financial Requirement
Monthly salary must be $8,240 (NIS 26,306) for jobs longer than 3 months, or $1,960 (NIS 6,248) for jobs 3 months or shorter. Paid to local Israeli bank account. Employer also deposits $4,713 (NIS 15,000) as guarantee.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid 18+ months
- Photos2 recent photos, 5.5cm × 5.5cm, white background, face only
- Birth certificateOriginal or certified copy
- Marriage certificateIf married, certified copy
- Criminal record checkLess than 3 months old, from your country
- Medical examTests required: TB, hepatitis, HIV
- Employment contractSigned, shows job title, salary, start date
- Employer registration proofProof employer is registered for foreign workers
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.