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20 January 2026

Israel introduces increased salary requirements for certain B-1 Visa applications and higher processing fees for all B-1 Visa applications

Effective 1 January 2026, Israel increased the minimum salary requirements for B-1 Work Visa applicants who either seek to work in the country for more than three months or are sponsored by high-tech companies that are recognized by the Israeli Innovation Authority (irrespective of their intended stay). Additionally, the authorities increased the government processing fees for all B-1 Visa applications.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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