Visa issuance fees increased

IMPACT — MEDIUM

The Israeli government recently increased its visa issuance fees for various work permits.

Key Points:

• As of Jan. 1, the B-1 work permit submission fee increased to 1,300 NIS (about US$378) from 1,210 NIS. Other fee increases include:
  • The B-1 work visa, the multiple entry visa and the multiple entry visa for dependents from 175 NIS to 185 NIS.
  • The B-1 one-year employer fee for the B-1 work visa from 9,590 NIS to 10,340 NIS.
  • The 90-day employer fee for STEP or HIT 90 visas to 6,160 NIS.
  • The B-2 one-year dependent visa fee from 80 NIS to 95 NIS.
• A list of filing fees for employees, individuals who are self-employed and their family members is available here.

BAL Analysis: Employers should take the new filing fees into account when adjusting their 2023 budgets. Employees and employers should expect longer than normal processing times for work and residence permit applications.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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