🇮🇱 Israel · Religious Worker
A/2 Yeshiva Studies Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €57 |
| Minimum annual salary | ILS 195 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- A letter of admission from the education institute or yeshiva
- Confirmation that you have paid tuition fee payment
- Proof of means of living
- A valid passport for the entire visa period
- A current photo
- If you are extending an existing visa for another year you must submit your grades sheet
- Original birth certificate
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.il/en/service/student_visa_application_type.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €57.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Visto/permissão de trabalhador religioso = residência TEMPORÁRIA ligada à organização religiosa patrocinadora; a fonte oficial não estabelece via de residência permanente a partir deste visto (PR = processo geral separado). not_applicable. Quote do programa: You can apply if you are a student or yeshiva student and not an Israeli resident.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.