Work / Immigration visa · Gambia to Israel

Work Visa (B/1) - Expert/Professional

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 365 days
• Processing time: 12-14 weeks for standard; 2-4 weeks for short-term
• Fee: Varies by country (typically $51-150 USD equivalent)
• Validity: 1 year, renewable up to 63 months total
• Entry: Multiple entry

The B/1 work visa requires employer sponsorship from a registered Israeli company and approval from the Ministry of Interior. As of 2026, the minimum prevailing wage requirement is 27,132 NIS gross per month (approximately double the average Israeli wage). The employer must first obtain work permit approval before the visa can be issued.

Eligibility

• Employment

  Must have a confirmed job offer from an Israeli employer who has obtained work permit approval from the Ministry of Interior. Position must be for expert or professional work.

  Required status: Job offer with work permit approval

• Financial

  Salary must meet or exceed the minimum prevailing wage requirement of 27,132 NIS gross per month for expert positions.

  Minimum funds: 27,132 NIS per month gross salary

• Purpose of visit

  Employment as an expert, professional, or skilled worker in Israel.

  Includes

  • expert work
  • professional employment
  • skilled labor

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 24

• Photo

  Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport photo

• Employment letter

  Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

  Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

• Police clearance

  Validity months: 12

• Medical certificate

  Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

  Required tests: General health examination; Validity months: 6

• Curriculum vitae

  Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.

• Academic transcript

  Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.

  Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes

• Professional license

  Accepted licenses: Professional qualifications and licenses relevant to the position; Must be translated: Yes

• Work contract

  Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.

  Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes

• Work permit notification

  Provide work permit approval, notification or authorisation evidence from the relevant authority.

  Issuing authority: As required by issuing authority; Permit number: Work permit approval number required

How to apply

1. Online application

   Employer applies for work permit with the Ministry of Interior's Population and Immigration Authority on behalf of the employee.

2. Document gathering

   Employee gathers required documents: passport, academic transcripts, professional licenses, CV, police clearance, and medical certificate.

3. Processing wait

   Wait for work permit approval from the Ministry of Interior (12-14 weeks for standard, 2-4 weeks for short-term).

4. Appointment booking

   Once work permit is approved, schedule appointment at Israeli embassy/consulate for visa issuance.

5. Fee payment

   Pay the B/1 work visa fee at the embassy (amount varies by country).

6. Document submission

   Submit passport and supporting documents at embassy along with work permit approval letter.

7. Interview

   Attend visa interview at the embassy if required.

8. Visa collection

   Collect passport with B/1 work visa stamp from the embassy.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.