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High-Tech Visa (HIT)
- Processing
- 6-10 business days
- Cost
- From ₪12,450
- Validity
- Up to 1 year
Expedited B/1 work visa for foreign specialists hired by companies recognized as high-tech by the Israel Innovation Authority.
Requirements
- Job offer from an employer recognized as a high-tech company by the Israel Innovation Authority
- Applicant is a national of a country exempt from Israeli tourist visas
- Guaranteed salary of at least twice the average Israeli wage
- Role is a genuine specialist high-tech position
Restrictions
- Only foreign nationals from visa-exempt countries qualify
- Employer must maintain high-tech recognition for the permit to remain valid
Time and cost
- Processing time
- 6-10 business days for the work permit review
- Validity
- Up to 1 year, renewable up to 5 years
- Cost
From ₪12,450
Required
- About ₪11,060 permit fee (B/1 permit; 90-day HIT option ₪4,977)
- About ₪1,390 submission fee
- Employer-paid (2026 figures).
Documents
Valid passport
From a visa-exempt country
Employer high-tech recognition
Confirmation the company is Innovation Authority-approved
Employment contract
Showing qualifying salary
Proof of qualifications
Degrees or evidence of relevant experience
Passport photos
Recent biometric-standard photos
Tips
- Approval often takes less than two weeks, faster than the standard expert visa
- Eligibility depends on the employer’s Innovation Authority status, so confirm this early
- A 90-day short version exists for shorter assignments at a lower fee