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Move to Tel Aviv, Israel. The routes, mapped.
13 visa routes into Israel, each with its real required-document list — pulled live from the Nomad knowledge graph. Start a plan and we sequence the right one for your situation.
- Country
- Israel
- Region
- Middle East
- Visa routes
- 13
- Coverage
- Breadth
From the US
US → Israel. The money facts.
Treaty coverage, double-tax exposure, and what setup actually costs, so you know the financial shape of the move before you commit.
- US tax treaty
- Yes
- Totalization
- No
- Double-tax risk
- Medium
- Setup cost
- $3,000 to $25,000
Visa routes
How you can legally move to Israel.
A/1 Temporary Resident Visa
3 years$500 all-inRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Birth Certificate (Apostilled) ·a
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
B/5 Investor Visa (US citizens only)
2 yearsRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel Bank Account
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
Innovation Visa (Foreign Entrepreneurs)
2 yearsFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
A/2 Student Visa
1 yearRenewable
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Birth Certificate (Apostilled) ·a
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
- Bank Statements (3 months, certified) ·a
A/3 Clergy Visa
1 yearRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
B/1 Expert Work Visa
1 year$9,200/mo~11 wks processing$480 fee$1,500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel B/1 Work Permit (Foreign Expert)
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
HIT High-Tech Expert Visa (B/1 Hi-Tech stream)
1 year$9,200/mo~1 wk processing$480 fee$1,500 all-inRenewableFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel B/1 Work Permit (Foreign Expert)
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
- Health Insurance Proof (Costa Rica-valid)
Spouse/Partner of an Israeli Citizen (Gradual Procedure)
6 monthsRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Marriage Certificate (Apostilled) ·a
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
Permanent Residency
VariesRenewableRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
Visa-Free Entry (B/2 Tourist + ETA-IL)
3 months~1 wk processing$8 fee$8 all-in
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Israel ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization)
Aliyah (Law of Return)
Varies$500 all-inRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- Birth Certificate (Apostilled) ·a
- Marriage Certificate (Apostilled) ·a
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel Teudat Oleh (New Immigrant Certificate)
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
Naturalisation (Non-Jewish Citizenship, §5)
VariesRemote workFamily ok
Documents required
- US Passport (6-Month Validity)
- FBI Background Check ·a
- Israel Teudat Zehut (National ID Card)
Which route is right for you?
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