Health

Every International faculty member, employee, student or visitor, as well as accompanying family members and dependents, must be covered by a comprehensive private health insurance policy for the period of their stay in Israel. This Insurance must include COVID coverage. We will instruct you as to how to obtain a local policy suitable for your status, and this is a mandatory requirement for your time at the Institute.

Contact

io@weizmann.ac.il

International students, Postdocs & family members

Feinberg Graduate School International students (MSc, PhD and Postdoctoral fellows) and their family members will be directed to obtain a local insurance policy, the cost of which is covered by the Institute.

Visiting Students

Visiting Students accepted by the Feinberg Graduate School will be directed to obtain an Israeli insurance policy which is mandatory.

Faculty Members & Employees

It is mandatory to have the local health insurance policy which we will direct you to purchase throughout the period of your time at the Institute.

Immediate family members of Employees

Family members are not obligated to take any particular health insurance policy - however, we highly recommend the policies that can be purchased locally in Israel and will provide you with information on how to purchase them.

Visiting Scientists

Visiting Scientists and their families are obligated to have a health insurance policy. Once your visit is confirmed, you will receive an email with the current guidelines.

More Information you may need

Herzl Complex

Located just outside the main campus on the main street running through Rehovot. Family apartments (2 bedrooms). Each apartment is furnished and has cooking facilities. There are laundry facilities in each apartment.

Rental Costs

The rate does not include electricity and water charges.

Visas

Our office will provide you with all of the necessary paperwork and instructions to facilitate you receiving the appropriate visa required in the smoothest way possible. All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date they are due to depart Israel.