The most developed IT industry in the Middle East and a large Russian-speaking diaspora. The repatriation programme (the Law of Return) is the simplest path to citizenship for Jews.
Cities in Israel
About the country
Climate
Mediterranean on the coast, averaging +20°C; hot and semi-desert in Jerusalem and Beersheba. Mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers.
Mentality
A direct, informal communication style. A strong family culture, an active civic stance and open public debate.
Language
Hebrew is the official language, used for all official documents. English is found in IT and high tech. Russian is spoken across a diaspora of over a million people.
Visa
Entry via the B-1 (work) visa or Aliyah (repatriation). Tourists may stay up to 90 days without a visa. Long-term stay is only possible through work, study or citizenship.
Overall difficulty of moving
An average score across all cities of the country — from 1 (easy) to 5 (hard).