Israel · Religious Worker Visa

A/3 Clergy Visa

By António Mira, Founder · Member, Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIAP) & Portuguese-Saudi Business Council (PSBC)
✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology
3/10 diff
Moderate

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range1–99
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Tel Aviv
Single (monthly)€39,780
Family (monthly)€55,080
Rent 1BR (center)€15,912
Groceries€9,945
Transport pass€2,387
Jerusalem
Single (monthly)€32,130
Family (monthly)€53,550
Rent 1BR (center)€12,852
Groceries€8,032
Transport pass€1,928
Haifa
Single (monthly)€26,010
Family (monthly)€45,900
Rent 1BR (center)€10,404
Groceries€6,502
Transport pass€1,561

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the A/3 Clergy Visa?

The A/3 Clergy Visa is an immigration pathway offered by Israel. It falls under the Religious Worker Visa category.

Can the A/3 Clergy Visa lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Israel?

Yes. Israel offers 3 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Israel country page.

What is the cost of living in Israel?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Tel Aviv: €39,780/mo; Jerusalem: €32,130/mo; Haifa: €26,010/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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