Residency
Israel — Residency: Retirement Visa
Israel has no retirement visa category; the routes listed by the Population and Immigration Authority are visitor, work, study, working holiday and Right of Return visas.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceIsrael Population and Immigration Authority — visa categoriesLast reviewed: 2026-10-23
Key facts
- The visa types described by the Population and Immigration Authority and Israeli missions are visitor B/2, work visas (including B/1 expert), student, working holiday and temporary residence A/1 for those eligible under the Right of Return.
- No retirement category appears in these lists.
- Long-term stays require the appropriate visa and are not eligible for ETA-IL.
- The A/1 temporary residence visa for Right of Return eligibles is valid for 5 years.
Steps
- Step 1: Determine Eligibility — Determine if you are eligible for residency in Israel, but note that the requirements for retirees are unclear.
- Step 2: Gather Documents — Gather required documents, but the specific requirements are uncertain.
- Step 3: Submit Application — Submit an application for residency, but the process and required documents are unclear.