Israel Foreign High-Tech Experts

Israel – Talent Visa. Israel's **foreign high-tech experts** programme was launched in **2018** by the **Israel Innovation Authority** together with the **Population and Immigration Authority** to let authorised Israeli high-tech companies hire foreign specialists quickly. Work visas are issued…

How to Qualify

- **Applicant Requirements** - Be a citizen of a country whose nationals are **exempt from an Israeli entry visa** ([Israel Innovation Authority](https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/programs/visas-for-foreign-high-tech-experts-incentive-program/)). - Be employed by a high-tech company **authorised by the Israel Innovation Authority** ([Israel Innovation Authority](https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/programs/visas-for-foreign-high-tech-experts-incentive-program/)). - **Financial Requirements** - Gross monthly salary of at least **double the Israeli average wage** — **NIS 27,132** (≈ **US$9,105**) per month for 2026, based on the published 2026 average salary of **ILS 13,566** per month ([Envoy Global](https://www.envoyglobal.com/news-alert/israel-minimum-prevailing-wage-for-foreign-experts-increased-for-2026/)). - The Ministry of…

Salient Benefits

- Expedited processing in **6–10 business days**, exceptional for work authorisation ([Israel Innovation Authority](https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/programs/visas-for-foreign-high-tech-experts-incentive-program/)). - Annual renewals up to a total of **5 years** ([Israel Innovation Authority](https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/programs/visas-for-foreign-high-tech-experts-incentive-program/)). - The **spouse may receive a work visa**, unusual among expert-worker schemes ([Israel Innovation Authority](https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/programs/visas-for-foreign-high-tech-experts-incentive-program/)). - Access to Israel's high-tech ecosystem via companies pre-authorised by the Innovation Authority ([Israel Innovation Authority](https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/programs/visas-for-foreign-high-tech-experts-incentive-program/)). - A no-minimum-salary Ukrainian track including family members ([Israel Innovation Authority](https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/programs/visas-for-foreign-high-tech-experts-incentive-program/)).