B/1 Work Visa – Foreign Expert
The B/1 foreign expert visa lets a foreign specialist work in Israel for a limited period for one approved employer. The Israeli employer first gets a permit to employ a foreign expert from the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA). The approval is then sent to an Israeli mission abroad, which issues the B/1 visa.
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Income tax (national)
VAT 18% · social security 12%
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Who it’s for
Foreign specialists with expertise an Israeli employer needs, who are invited by that employer and approved by PIBA.
Eligibility
Employer-sponsored
The request is filed in Israel with the Interior Ministry/PIBA by the employing person, corporation or company. The worker cannot apply alone.
PIBA approval first
The visa procedure at the mission can only start after PIBA in Israel approves the work visa application.
Expert profile
Your employer supplies your CV, your diplomas and a written explanation of why you are needed.
- Documents must show education, qualifications, experience and expertise
- Source: gov.il service page, seen only via search excerpt
Official wording
The employer supplies the expert's CV and diplomas showing education, qualifications, experience and expertise, plus a written explanation of why the expert is needed (per the gov.il service page, seen only via search excerpt).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementAge
- Document checklistPIBA approval letter
- FeesPermit to employ a foreign expert – application fee (experts other than chefs)
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- 11 documents
- 3 fees
- 7 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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