By Amit Acco, Partner |
According to Israeli law, any work that is being done by a foreign national in Israel, even as a freelance from home, requires a B-1 work visa.
This is also relevant to a scenario whereby the spouse of a B-1 work visa holder is working remotely in Israel for a foreign company, remains on foreign payroll and not engaging with any Israeli companies, or provides services to the local economy. This is also relevant in a scenario whereby the work is done on a freelance basis.
Possible solution – B-1 work visa for Jewish/Israeli Residency or Alyiah
Due to Israeli some privileges under the law, Freelance or employees of foreign companies of Jewish heritage can apply and obtain a B-1 work visa under their eligibility. If positive, we suggest that the foreign student will apply for a B-1 Jewish visa. If not, of Jewish heritage, the overseas employer will have to sponsor an application for a B-1 work visa for a foreign expert, to allow the student or spouse to legally remotely work in Israel.
