Work Permits for Foreign Athletes
Work Permits for Foreign Athletes
The State of Israel, like many other countries, allows foreign athletes in the various sports to work (ie, play / compete) in Israel. This includes but is not limited to ball games. Apart from football, basketball, handball and volleyball, there are many other and lesser-known sports that may employ foreign athletes.
The employment of foreign athletes in Israel legally requires the issuance of specific athlete work permits. The said permits are included under the umbrella group of “foreign experts” and are subject to all the conditions and requirements set forth in the Entry into Israel Law, the Foreign Workers Law and the procedures of the Population and Immigration Authority.
In order to receive an employment permit in this field, the association / league / team in which the foreign athlete is expected to play must submit a detailed application to the Work Permit Unit of the Population and Immigration Authority. We recommend submitting the application when the foreign athlete is still outside the borders of Israel or is in Israel and in possession of an applicant visa (tryout) .
For the purpose of submitting the application, it is mandatory to gather certain documents, including: a detailed letter of explanation, a specific recommendation from the sport’s administration, verified affidavits, and other documents. After being issued the requested permit, a corresponding B/1 work visa must be obtained as well.
We at the law firm of Iftach Hanan & Co. are experts in obtaining work permits and work visas for foreign athletes, coaches and others with sports careers. We work with a large number of teams from various major sports leagues in Israel.
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Sharon Eyal - Sharon Eyal- CEO, Haifa Chemicals South
We have been working with the law firm of Iftach Hanan & Co. for some time in the field of applying for foreign expert work licenses in Israel. As a leading company in our field, we carry out many projects that require the purchase of advanced machinery and upgrading the production system in our factories on a regular basis, while utilizing the services of foreign experts.
From the moment we turned to Adv. Iftach Hanan, we realized that we were already in a different place- a sense of service, professionalism, availability, and providing an efficient and quick response to any problem, issuing work permits on tight schedules, and doing everything possible for the sake of the project. Real professionals, great job!
Erez Ohayon - Indirect property procurement, Elbit Systems
Elbit Systems - Cyclone Ltd., is engaged in the production and design of aerospace parts for the military and civilian market for the best aircraft manufacturers in the United States, and most of its activities are for defense exports.
I would like to thank you and the firm's staff for their fruitful cooperation, and for your thorough, efficient and professional service.
Your guidance in the process of applying for visas has proven itself, particularly against the background of COVID-19 and in light of the complexities involved both with the suppliers abroad and with the authorities in Israel. I enjoy working with you, especially because of the courtesy and sense of partnership for which I am grateful.
Yossi Eli - VP of Management and Resources, HCT
For about two years, our company has been using the services of the Iftach Hanan & Co. law firm for the purpose of applying for long-term and short-term foreign expert work permits.
In light of the complexity that currently exists with the authorities abroad and in Israel regarding the issuing of work permits and the immigration of foreign experts, Iftach Hanan's services have proven themselves more than once to be professional, courteous and fast.
Therefore, I would like to thank Iftach and his dedicated employees for the availability, personal attention, and accompanying services pertaining to the above.
Keren Lougassi - Projects Operations, Coral
We at Coral Energy provide services to a large number of Israeli and international companies.
In recent years, we have been working together with the Iftach Hanan & Co. law firm, which specializes in applying for work permits and work visas for foreign experts who wish to work in Israel.
Adv. Iftach Hanan and the staff in his firm are well versed in immigration law to Israel and in the field of commercial immigration in particular. Their services include responsiveness at any hour of the day, efficient and fast work, and quick and efficient problem-solving.
Throughout our time working together, Iftach and his team have proven their integrity and reliability, professionalism, willingness to work non-routine hours, and impressive results.
We strongly recommend that you contact the Iftach Hanan & Co. law firm when dealing with immigration issues and applying for work permits and work visas for foreign experts and workers.
