22/04/2025- We Are Proud to Be Featured in the Israel–India Business Guide 2025

Our firm is proud to be featured in the 2025 edition of the Israel–India Business Guide, published by Isra-Tech.net.
This prestigious publication showcases leading collaborations, market trends, and business opportunities between the two countries.

Our article appears on page 57, and focuses on innovative and efficient solutions in the field of relocation and corporate immigration to Israel, including the management of work permit processes for foreign experts on behalf of international companies.

Highlights of the guide include:

• Strategic cooperation in agriculture, defense, water, industry, and business services
• Emerging trends in the labor market between Israel and India
• Economic analysis of the IMEC corridor and India’s 2025 national budget
• Business events and bilateral forums

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We invite you to explore the full guide and discover the many opportunities that the Israel–India partnership has to offer.

27/03/2025- Regulatory Breakthrough – For the First Time: A New Track for Foreign Experts in the Energy Sector

We are pleased to share a groundbreaking policy change that was recently published, allowing for the first time the employment of foreign experts in onshore oil and natural gas drilling projects, under the “Unique Technology and Mechanization Procedure”.

The new procedure removes the previous requirement to employ 50% Israeli workers in such projects, and allows salaries to be set according to international market standards—instead of the former requirement to pay double the national average wage (NIS 26,306). In addition, the previous three-month employment limit has been lifted.

This is a major step forward, expected to accelerate onshore exploration activities and remove regulatory barriers that have hindered the industry for years. 

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09/03/2025- Client Announcement – Industry Procedure Permits Publication

Dear Clients,

According to information provided to us, a quota of approximately 6,000 permits under the Industry Procedure is expected to be published at the end of March 2025.​

As you may recall, this procedure, first launched in 2021, allows the employment of skilled foreign workers in various industrial sectors, including engineers, technicians, machine operators, and specialized professionals. The aim is to address the labor shortage in Israeli factories while providing significant simplifications compared to the employment procedures for foreign experts. 

For further inquiries and personalized consultation, we are happy to assist you.

12/1/2025-Update to the Average Salary in the Israeli Economy

Effective January 1, 2025, the average salary in the economy will be 13,153 ILS. Consequently, employers are now obligated to pay foreign experts a gross salary of at least 26,306 ILS (double the average salary). This salary requirement applies to work permits exceeding 3 months and does not apply to short-term work permits (visas valid for up to 90 days).

08/12/2024- Recruitment of 3,000 Foreign Workers from Sri Lanka for the Renovation Sector

To address the labor shortage following the events of October 7, approximately 3,000 skilled workers from Sri Lanka are being recruited for Israel’s renovation sector. These workers, employed directly without manpower agencies, are expected to arrive by mid-January to assist in drywall installation, painting, tiling, and more.

This initiative, part of the government’s allocation of 5,000 foreign workers for renovations, will accelerate repairs and help displaced residents return home quickly.

17/09/2024- "ncrease of quota for the private recruitment of 3,000 foreign workers for the industrial sector

In light of the labor shortage in many factories across Israel, the Directors’ Committee has approved an additional quota for the private recruitment of 3,000 foreign workers for the industrial sector, which can be utilized until December 31, 2024.

Companies that received recommendations from the Ministry of Economy in previous allocations may now exercise their permit and bring in foreign workers, even from countries with which Israel does not have a bilateral agreement. This is subject to approval from the Population and Immigration Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and provided that these countries are ranked Tier 1 or Tier 2 in the annual report on human trafficking.

27/06/2024- Easing Measures Announced for Employment of Foreign Construction Workers from India in Israel

In recent months, thousands of foreign workers have arrived in Israel to work in the construction sector under a bilateral agreement between Israel and India. Since some of them are not employed, the Population and Immigration Authority is announcing two important easing measures to address the immediate labor needs in various sectors.

In the Construction Sector: The scope of sectors and professions where foreign construction workers can be employed through corporations has been expanded, including renovation and infrastructure work, essential service facilities, and critical factories. Additionally, the number of required working hours has been reduced, among other measures.

In the Industrial Sector: The option to transfer foreign workers to the industrial sector is now available through the submission of an appropriate request.

18/06/2024-Additional Permits Allocation for the Industrial Sector

We are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Economy has issued an additional 970 permits for the industrial sector. Employers can now hire foreign workers from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Latvia, the Philippines, Moldova, Sri Lanka, Romania, and Thailand, in addition to the countries listed in the procedure. This change allows more employers to apply for permits, expanding beyond the previously restricted countries with GDP equal to or higher than Israel.

Applications can be submitted until July 14, 2024.

13/06/2024- Approval for Inviting Foreign Experts in the Industrial Sector from Countries with Lower GDP than Israel (including India, the Philippines, and more)

Important Note!

Employers with permits for hiring foreign workers, who received their permit on or after January 1, 2024, and have not yet utilized it, may invite workers from Tier 1 or Tier 2 countries (with lower GDP than Israel), including Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, India, Latvia, the Philippines, Moldova, Sri Lanka, Romania, and Thailand. Employers wishing to invite workers from other countries must submit a detailed request to the Population and Immigration Authority.

Additionally, employers must meet various commitments, including depositing a bank guarantee for each worker and signing affidavits.

16/11/2023- Update to the Ministry of Economy's industrial procedure.

Recently, an update was published to the Ministry of Economy’s industrial procedure regarding the increase of the quota of permits to 3,000 foreign workers for the Israeli industry, as well as the reduction of the required salary for a foreign worker, according to the various professions detailed in the procedure. Please contact us for more information!

01/11/2023 - Real-time updates - "Iron Swords" War

We at IFTACH HANAN & Co. are in a constant and direct contact with all the relevant officials in all relevant ministries, including with the head of the visa’s unit in the Population and Immigration Authority. We work together to find the benevolent solution which will allow the extension of visas, the entry of foreign experts into Israel and the maintenance of functional continuity of the Israeli economy.

Accordingly, an update will soon be released regarding foreign workers visa extensions including automatic extension.

10/01/2023 Iftach Hanan & Co. Chosen for Work Visa Pilot

Our office has been chosen as the first law firm to pilot the new online work visa system of Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority. We are happy to advise that the new system will shorten the procedure of obtaining work visas. After receiving the approval of PIBA, the employee will receive the license from our office.