Visas

It is your responsibility at all times to ensure that you hold an appropriate, valid visa while you are in Israel. In order to extend your visa, or to bring your spouse or children after your arrival, please contact us.

IMPORTANT links

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Contact

io@weizmann.ac.il

Not in Israel yet?
Check out Before Arrival - Visas information.

Renewing your Visa

The International Office will contact you with detailed instructions for renewing your visa.

Changing Visa type

Please note: If your status changes while you are here i.e you change from a student to an employee - you will need to change your visa. To change the type of visa you have, please contact us. For some types of changes, you may have to return to your home country.

Bringing Family Members

If you have arrived alone and your spouse or children wish to join you here in Israel, send us a copy of their passports, and you will receive detailed instructions. Click here for more information.

More Information you may need

Erasmus+

The European Union established the Erasmus+ programme to promote student exchanges between EU countries and nations worldwide. Within Erasmus+, the "International Credit Mobility" programme funds short-term mobility for students and staff between European and partner countries.

Rehovot City

Rehovot, founded in 1890 by Polish and Yemenite immigrants, is located in the center of the country. It has a population of over 130,000 and is well known for its scientific academic institutions – the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture.