Apply for a permit to employ an expert foreign worker

Who can apply

• The service is available for Israeli employers.
• You must meet the conditions as appears in the procedure.

What you need

Attach the following original documents after they have been verified by a lawyer or an accountant:

• When applying for a new expert foreign worker permit, attach their resume and relevant diplomas, degrees and certificates, indicating education, qualifications, experience, reputation and/or expertise. Documents that are not in Hebrew or English must be translated to Hebrew and notarized.
• If the applying company is a foreign company, without an Israel based branch, attach power-of-attorney, authorizing the applicant to make the request on behalf of the employee.

For local companies

• An accountants report stating that the company is active and has no 'ongoing entity warning'.
• A certified copy of the 102 form, submitted to National Insurance Institute, regarding Israeli workers of the last three months.
• A printed letter of explanation, specifying the need for the expert foreign worker (See section 7 on the request form) and documents supporting the stated needs, and documents showing government support.
• Any additional documents supporting the employer's request.
• When requesting to extend an expert foreign worker's permit, attach an accountant's authorization on appendix C on the request form. 

Service fees

1,420 NIS for all experts, excluding chefs

1,060 NIS for expert chefs

(Payment will be made at the end of the online application submission)

How to apply

Complete the online application, including the required documents, pay the fee and submit.

Save the reference number for indentification and status check.

Note

Some of the forms provided for this service are in Hebrew. In order to assure successful use of the service, seeking assistance from a Hebrew speaker is recommended.