Does Israel have a digital nomad visa?
No — Israel does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through an income- or means-based long-stay permit, and the route is a hard route for most movers for a typical non-citizen mover (a monthly income floor of roughly $7,100).
The detail that matters: No nomad/retiree visa. Law of Return = instant citizenship for Jews (+10yr foreign-income exemption); non-Jews use B1 expert visa (~$7.1k/mo). 47%+3% surtax.
Tax for foreign residents in Israel
For a foreign earner, Israel's income is taxed heavily. The country taxes residents on worldwide income once you cross the residency threshold, with a headline top personal rate around 50%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Israel, there is no clear path from this stay to permanent residency — several of these visas are explicitly capped or non-renewable. Naturalization typically comes after roughly 3 years. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Israel is reasonably accessible. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $150 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.