Revised and brought up to date with current knowledge on 31 May 2026.
COVID-19 vaccination is available in Israel, and foreign nationals have several options depending on their status. (The free municipal programme that ran at Tel Aviv's central bus station in 2021 has since closed; the information below reflects how vaccination works now.)
If you are enrolled in an Israeli HMO
Foreign workers, students and residents who are members of an Israeli HMO (Clalit, Maccabi, Meuhedet or Leumit) can receive COVID-19 vaccination through their HMO, like any other member.
Tourists and those without an HMO
Visitors and uninsured foreign nationals can usually arrange COVID-19 vaccination privately through hospitals and private clinics in the Tel Aviv area. Availability and the vaccine currently offered vary, so it is best to check in advance.
How we can help
Tel Aviv Doctor can advise on current COVID-19 vaccination options and help you arrange one — get in touch and we will point you to the right pathway. Updated vaccines are recommended mainly for people at higher risk of severe illness; current eligibility is set by the Israeli Ministry of Health — see the MoH portal for the latest.
Sources
- Israeli Ministry of Health — COVID-19 portal (corona.health.gov.il).
- World Health Organization — COVID-19 living guidance.
