How do I go about obtaining a work visa for Israel?

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on 29 Apr 2013

my sisters have been living in Israel for 15 yrs already as our mother is South African and their father is Israeli, my father is South african, I am not Jewish but would like to join my sisters living there, how would I go about getting residence or maybe a work visa so my daughter and I can go over and join them?

Anonymous (not verified) on 30 Apr 2013 - 08:36

Hi nicki.sara2,

As you are not Jewish or married to an Israeli citizen, the only way you'd be able to get residence in Israel would be by getting a work visa.

To do this, you will need to find a employer to act as your sponsor. Be prepared, the process of obtaining a work visa is a long and complicated process.

There are two types of work visa for Israel, the open work permit, which is granted to those who are in a relationship with an Israeli citizen or of Jewish descent. You would be only be entitled to a restricted work permit which would limit you to working for a particular employer, who would be willing to sponsor you through the process.

For a more detailied overview of the visa process for Israel, I suggest you take a look the Expat Arrivals page on Visas for Israel.

Best of luck.

Shantalie

Anonymous (not verified) on 24 Mar 2014 - 09:38

My Husband has a work permit to work in Israel and i have dependant visa. Could some one please let me know whether i can convert my visa to B1 work permit visa? If yes what is the procedure to get B1 work permit visa. Thanks & Regards, Jayashree BG

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