This page provides information for new immigrants who completed nursing studies abroad about obtaining a temporary permit and a permanent license to practice nursing in Israel.
Have you completed a nursing program abroad and would like to practice nursing in Israel? After successfully passing the state licensure examination, you must complete the following steps in order to obtain either a temporary permit or a permanent license.
Temporary permit
Requirements for obtaining a temporary permit to practice nursing:
- No criminal record.
- Israeli citizenship.
- A signed health declaration.
- Successful completion of the state licensure examination.
- Proof of Hebrew language proficiency has not yet been provided.
Important: Proof of Hebrew language proficiency may be submitted within three years of the date of the state licensure examination. If proof of Hebrew language proficiency is not submitted within this three-year period, you will be required to retake the licensure examination due to the expiration of the examination results.
Additional information about proof of Hebrew language proficiency for new immigrants
Permanent license
Requirements for obtaining a permanent license to practice nursing:
- No criminal record.
- A signed health declaration.
- Israeli citizenship.
- Successful completion of the state licensure examination.
- Proof of Hebrew language proficiency. Additional information about proof of Hebrew language proficiency for new immigrants
Important: The fee for the permanent license is paid at the time of registration for the state licensure examination. If you were previously issued a temporary permit, you will be required to provide proof of payment in order to receive your permanent license.
Contact information
If necessary, you may contact: hasmacha.hull@moh.gov.il
Please note: At any stage of the eligibility review process, or thereafter, if information is received that raises doubts regarding the authenticity of the documents or information submitted, eligibility for professional recognition in the field of nursing will be revoked.