🇮🇱 Israel · Religious Worker

A/2 Yeshiva Studies Visa — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€57
Minimum annual salaryILS 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

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. 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.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary
No direct PR path

“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.

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