Israel Israel Innovation Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
24 months
Max Duration
24 months
2-year visa for foreign tech entrepreneurs to develop innovation projects in Israel with support from the Israel Innovation Authority.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Endorsement Required
Committee
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
No
Spouse Included
No
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Israel progressive tax (10-50%)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
B/2 Innovation Visa. Must be recognized as Foreign Technological Entrepreneur by Office of the Chief Scientist. Eligible for Tnufa Program support (patents, business plans, grants). If project succeeds, can transition to B/1 expert work visa. Pilot program run by Min of Economy.
📋 ALSO IN ISRAEL
Israel also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Tourist Visa B/2 (Remote Work Tolerance) (digital nomad visa)