Australian citizens moving to State of Israel
Australian nationals typically move to State of Israel through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Population and Immigration Authority (Israel), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 4 Israel routes — 1 can be started without a job offer, and 2 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Australian nationals require a visa to enter State of Israel, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a State of Israel consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Australian citizens
Of the 4 State of Israel routes we cover, 1 can be started without an employer sponsor and 2 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All State of Israel routes open to Australian applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
B/1 Expert Work Visa
Employer-sponsored work visa for foreign experts whose specialist skills are not readily available in the Israeli labour market. The Israeli employer must first obtain a permit from PIBA before the visa is issued.
Job offer required · Temporary
Aliyah - Immigration under the Law of Return
Immigration to Israel under the Law of Return, open to Jews, their children and grandchildren, and eligible spouses, leading to Israeli citizenship.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
A/2 Student Visa
Temporary stay permit for students enrolled at Israeli schools, academic institutions, yeshivas or recognised youth institutions. Holders may not work in Israel.
Job offer required · Temporary
Status through Marriage to an Israeli Citizen or Permanent Resident
Graduated procedure through which the foreign spouse or partner of an Israeli citizen or permanent resident obtains legal status, progressing over several years toward permanent residence or citizenship.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Australian citizens enter State of Israel without a visa?+
No. Australian nationals require a visa to enter State of Israel, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which State of Israel visa routes are best suited to Australian applicants?+
Australian nationals typically move to State of Israel through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Population and Immigration Authority (Israel), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Australian applicants typically apply for a State of Israel visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a State of Israel consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with State of Israel's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Australian citizens need a job offer to move to State of Israel?+
Not necessarily. 1 of the 4 State of Israel routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Australian citizens get permanent residence in State of Israel?+
Yes. 2 of the 4 State of Israel routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.