B-5 Investor Visa
Israel
Last updated: December 25, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$1,450
6-12 months
High
About this Visa
The B-5 Investor Visa lets US citizens move to Israel to start or manage a business. You invest money in an Israeli company, manage it, and get residency. This is only for Americans—no other countries can get this visa. This visa gives you the right to live and work in Israel while running your business. Your spouse and children can come with you. After several years, you can become a permanent resident and then a citizen. This visa is special because it's part of a deal between the USA and Israel. The US lets Israeli citizens get investor visas in America, and Israel lets American citizens get this visa in Israel.
Key Benefits
- Work and manage your business without restrictions
- Bring your spouse, who can work in any Israeli job
- Bring children under 21
- Get health insurance in Israel
- Multiple entries and exits while your visa is valid
- Path to become a permanent resident after 5-7 years
- Path to become a citizen after that
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a US citizen
- Must have enough money to invest
- Your business must create jobs for Israeli workers
- Your business must make money beyond just supporting your family
- Must own at least 50% of the business
- Must manage the business yourself (not passive investment)
- No serious criminal record
- Good health
Financial Requirement
You must invest money in an Israeli business. There's no official minimum, but you usually need $220,000-$310,000 for regular businesses, $165,000 for businesses in development areas (north/south Israel), or $410,000+ for technology companies. The investment must go into running the business, not just sitting in a bank account.
Documents
- Valid passportGood for at least 2 years
- Birth certificateOriginal or certified copy
- Marriage certificateIf married
- Police clearanceFrom every country you lived in for 6+ months
- Bank statementsLast 24 months
- Proof of money sourceWhere your investment money came from
- Tax returnsLast 3 years
- Business planDetailed 20-30 page plan
- Company ownership proofProof you own or will own the Israeli company
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.