Multiple Trips Now Allowed Under STEP Visa

At a Glance

• The STEP B-1 90-day work visa can now be split into more than one period, whereas previously only one STEP visa application could be filed per calendar year.
• Employers can now send foreign nationals who may not meet the required salary threshold for a Hi-Tech Visa to Israel multiple times a year using the STEP visa, provided that the total number of days in Israel does not exceed 90 days in one calendar year.

The situation

The Israeli Work Permit Unit (WPU) has confirmed that the STEP B-1 90-day work visa can be split into more than one single period, whereas previously only one single STEP visa application could be filed in one year.

A closer look