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Israel

A high-income Eastern Mediterranean country with strong technology, healthcare, agriculture, construction and research sectors, plus a strict visa system for Sri Lankan passport holders.

Visa Routes Breakdown

8 Total

Work (2)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (1)

Capital: Jerusalem
Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
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Languages: Hebrew, Arabic; English widely used in universities and business
Time vs Colombo: -2h 30m to -3h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +972
Drives on: Right
Climate: Mediterranean on the coast; arid and desert climate in the south and Jordan Valley

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Official Visa Data

Visa Routes Breakdown

8 Total

Work (2)

PR (1)

Study (1)

Visit (1)

Decision snapshot

The numbers that shape your move

Compare earning power, everyday costs and long-term options before you explore individual routes.

Source checked · 8 Sept 2026

Standard work week: 42 hours per weekLegal standard
Minimum wage: For the SLBFE caregiver programme, SLBFE lists a monthly minimum salary of NIS 5,571.75. Other quota sectors depend on the current protocol, contract and Israeli labour rules.Before tax
Skilled salary: Salaries vary sharply: tech and expert roles can be high, while caregiving/service roles depend on contract, housing, overtime and deductions.Varies by occupation
Monthly living cost: ILS 4,500-9,500+ depending on city and housingDepends on city and housing
Permanent residence: 1 published routeUsually limited to family reunification or Aliyah
Main language: Hebrew, Arabic; English widely used in universities and business
Student work rights: Not normally permitted on an A/2 student visaVisa conditions apply

Quick fit check

Could this country work for you?

A high-income Eastern Mediterranean country with strong technology, healthcare, agriculture, construction and research sectors, plus a strict visa system for Sri Lankan passport holders.

Strong fit for

Research and innovation
Technology and cybersecurity
Agriculture and water technology
Medicine and life sciences

Plan around

Budget without part-time income unless your institution and the visa authority confirm written permission.
Graduates normally need an Israeli employer to sponsor the correct B/1 work permission. An A/2 student visa by itself does not allow work.

Long-term outlook

Usually limited to family reunification or Aliyah

Work & earnings

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Minimum wage

For the SLBFE caregiver programme, SLBFE lists a monthly minimum salary of NIS 5,571.75. Other quota sectors depend on the current protocol, contract and Israeli labour rules.

Skilled salary

Salaries vary sharply: tech and expert roles can be high, while caregiving/service roles depend on contract, housing, overtime and deductions.

Where demand is strongest

Government-to-Government Quota SectorsCaregiving & Healthcare SupportConstruction, Agriculture & HospitalityTechnology, Research & Engineering

Student work

Not normally permitted on an A/2 student visa

Settlement outlook

Your route to permanent residence

Start on an eligible route

8 published visa routes

Build eligible residence

Permanent status if granted, subject to the conditions of the decision

Permanent residence eligibility

Permanent residence or long-term status where the applicant qualifies.

Citizenship

Being verified

Living costs

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Housing changes the total more than anything else. Switch cities to see the costs that matter on arrival.

Monthly market estimate

Tel Aviv

4 cities

Shared room: ILS 3,000 - 4,800
One-bedroom: ILS 6,000 - 8,500
Groceries: ILS 1,600 - 2,400
Transport: ILS 250 - 400
Utilities: ILS 550 - 900
Mobile + internet: ILS 140 - 240

Source-reviewed on 2026-09-08. Cost ranges are monthly market ranges in ILS for one person in Israel; official immigration, study and mission sources were checked, while city rents and groceries remain market estimates from current public market data.

Visa opportunities

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Work2 routes Permanent residence1 routes Study1 routes Visit1 routes Family1 routes

Study & post-study

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Tuition

Approximately USD 11,000-15,000 per year for international bachelor programs · Around USD 10,000-30,000 per year for many master programs; PhD tuition is often waived by the host institution

After graduation

No general open post-study work visa

Main intakes

October main academic year; February/March or summer intakes vary by university and program

Work while studying

Not normally permitted on an A/2 student visa

Research and innovationTechnology and cybersecurityAgriculture and water technologyMedicine and life sciences

Daily life

What everyday life may look like

Healthcare

Israel has a national health-insurance system for residents; temporary students, visitors and many foreign workers depend on private or employer-arranged insurance.

Arrival fund

ILS 11,000 - 25,000

Climate

Mediterranean on the coast; arid and desert climate in the south and Jordan Valley

Getting a home

Never transfer a deposit before a trusted viewing, written lease and landlord identity check. Ask exactly what utilities, arnona municipal tax, building fees and agency fees are excluded.

Sources & trust

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Official requirements and market estimates are labelled separately. Always recheck time-sensitive figures before acting.

Last checked · 2026-09-08

Central Bureau of Statistics Israel Israel Population and Immigration Authority - Israel Entry Study in Israel - Council for Higher Education portal Israel Ministry of Labour Study in Israel - planning, tuition and funding Population and Immigration Authority - A/2 student visa Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarships 2026-2027 Masa Israel grants and scholarships

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Explore all routes

Study with the next step in view

Tuition

Approximately USD 11,000-15,000 per year for international bachelor programs · Around USD 10,000-30,000 per year for many master programs; PhD tuition is often waived by the host institution

After graduation

No general open post-study work visa

Main intakes

October main academic year; February/March or summer intakes vary by university and program

Work while studying

Not normally permitted on an A/2 student visa

Research and innovationTechnology and cybersecurityAgriculture and water technologyMedicine and life sciences

Israel

Visa Routes Breakdown

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Visa Routes Breakdown

The numbers that shape your move

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Long-term outlook

Know what the offer is really worth

Where demand is strongest

Your route to permanent residence

Start on an eligible route

Build eligible residence

Permanent residence eligibility

Citizenship

Build a realistic monthly budget

Tel Aviv

Choose the route that matches your goal

Study with the next step in view

What everyday life may look like

Healthcare

Arrival fund

Climate

Getting a home

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The numbers that shape your move

Could this country work for you?

Strong fit for

Plan around

Long-term outlook

Know what the offer is really worth

Where demand is strongest

Your route to permanent residence

Start on an eligible route

Build eligible residence

Permanent residence eligibility

Citizenship

Build a realistic monthly budget

Tel Aviv

Choose the route that matches your goal

Study with the next step in view

What everyday life may look like

Healthcare

Arrival fund

Climate

Getting a home

Check the evidence behind this overview