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

  1. Step 1: Determine Eligibility — Determine if you are eligible for residency in Israel, but note that the requirements for retirees are unclear.
  2. Step 2: Gather Documents — Gather required documents, but the specific requirements are uncertain.
  3. Step 3: Submit Application — Submit an application for residency, but the process and required documents are unclear.

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