A/2 student visa and stay permit
Israel · Official name: Entry visa / temporary stay permit type A/2 for students or yeshiva pupils
Non-residents admitted to study in Israel apply to the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) or an Israeli mission for an A/2 student visa. Qualifying institutions include those recognised by the Council for Higher Education and listed programmes. The first permit is a temporary A/2 stay permit valid for up to a year. A/2 holders may not work in Israel. Family members of a student can apply for an accompanying A/2 permit.
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Currency
Israeli New Shekel
ILS
Israeli New Shekel
Cost of living
106
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
10–47%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18% · social security 12%
Plus a 3% surtax on income above ILS 721,560 a year (top combined rate on earnings 50%); the 2025 budget raised the surtax to 5% (reported by the IMF), and brackets are frozen for 2025-2027.
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Happiness
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World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign students and yeshiva pupils admitted to a recognised institution in Israel.
Eligibility
Admission to a recognised institution
Sign in to check this route against your profileYou need admission to a Council for Higher Education-recognised institution, a yeshiva, or another programme listed by the Population and Immigration Authority.
Official wording
An institution recognised by the Council for Higher Education, a yeshiva, or another programme listed by the Population and Immigration Authority.
Not an Israeli resident
Sign in to check this route against your profileThe A/2 service is for students who are not Israeli residents.
Funds and tuition
Sign in to check this route against your profileProof of tuition payment and proof of means to support yourself are required.
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