Israel – Visas
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Make your move to Israel
A warm climate, strong healthcare and a large international community define Israel, with generous tax exemptions for new immigrants. Those with Jewish heritage can settle through a dedicated route, and work sponsorship offers another way in.
Israel at a glance
Cost of living
Very high
Property
Very expensive
Healthcare
Strong
Safety
Safe
Climate
Warm (~20°C)
English
Widely spoken
Expat community
Very large
Where Israel is strongest: size of expat community #25 of 81healthcare #26 of 78
Worth weighing up: property affordability #70 of 75cost of living #70 of 77visa ease #65 of 81
TaxWorldwide, 50% top, 10yr new-immigrant exemption
Visa / residencyLaw of Return for Jewish heritage, else work only
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