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Israel

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Middle East — Expat guide for moving and living abroad

Overview

Capital

Jerusalem

Currency

ILS

Continent

Middle East

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Israel.

Check visa requirements

Popular passport access to Israel

Passport Status Max Stay
United States Visa Free 90 days
United Kingdom Visa Free 90 days
Australia Visa Free 90 days
Canada Visa Free 90 days
Germany Visa Free 90 days
France Visa Free 90 days
Spain Visa Free 90 days
India Visa Required 90 days
Brazil Visa Free 90 days
China Visa Required 30 days

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Monthly costs

Tel Aviv

Rent (center)

2,000 USD/mo

Groceries

500 USD/mo

Transport

70 USD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

2,700 USD/mo

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Work Permits

  • Work Visa (B/1)

    Duration: 1 year, renewable

    Job offer from Israeli employer

  • Startup Visa

    Duration: 2 years

    Innovative tech founders, Innovation Authority approval

Explore all work permit options for Israel

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

10% – 50%

Social Security (Employee)

0.12%

Annual thresholds in ILS. New immigrants exempt from foreign income reporting for 10 years.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in ILS with low fees and the real exchange rate.

Open a Wise account

World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Israel.

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