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Israel

79 immigration routes

Israel sits in Western Asia. Its immigration system runs 79 distinct routes — led by family, work and humanitarian protection, each set out in official law. All 79 cite an official government source, shown on the route with the date we last read it. Who actually qualifies depends on your full profile.

Immigration routes
79across 18 route categories, each set out in official law
Source-cited routes
79 of 79cite an official government source, with the date we last read it
Largest category
Family14 of the 79 routes — see them under Family below
Region
Western Asia
Capital
Jerusalem
Population
10,122,800
Official language
Arabic, Hebrew
Currency
ILS
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Source-cited pathways

Immigration routes

All 79 routes, grouped by purpose — 79 of 79 cite an official government source directly.

Work

9 routes

Investment

1 of 1 says who you can bring
1 route

Business & self-employment

2 routes

Talent & merit

4 routes

Study

3 routes

Family

12 of 14 say who you can bring
14 routes

Independent means

1 route

Residence-based status

5 routes

Free movement

1 route

Youth mobility

7 of 7 say who you can bring
7 routes

Cultural, religious & volunteer

4 routes

Temporary residence for a recognised clergy member invited to perform religious duties in Israel

Official government source: embassies.gov.il · checked 2026-07-29

Short stay & visit

7 routes

Humanitarian protection

1 of 9 says who you can bring
9 routes

Ancestry & return

1 of 4 says who you can bring
4 routes

Medical treatment

2 routes

Sports

3 routes

Transit

1 route

Other & special

2 routes

Official sources

Compiled by António Mira, founder · How we verify our data · Not legal advice — immigration rules and thresholds change; confirm with the official sources above before deciding.

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