World Health Organization (WHO) Benefits
WHO staff packages include net pay, relocation and settling-in grants, visa facilities, home leave or family-visit benefits, health insurance, pension participation, and specialized-agency privileges for official work. Entitlements vary by appointment type and official station; grade can also matter.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026
Staff benefits
WHO staff packages include net pay, relocation and settling-in grants, visa facilities, home leave or family-visit benefits, health insurance, pension participation, and specialized-agency privileges for official work. Entitlements vary by appointment type and official station; grade can also matter.
Relocation
WHO lists a relocation grant and settling-in grant among benefits that may apply by contract type and level. The employment offer and onboarding process explain the applicable entitlements. Source
Visa sponsorship
The specialized agencies privileges convention provides for speedy handling of visa applications for officials traveling on agency business with a UN laissez-passer. Residence and work authorization for a duty station follow host-country procedures. Source
Home leave / paid home travel
WHO lists home leave and family visit among staff benefits that may apply by contract type and level. The official station and staff rules set the home leave cycle. Source
Diplomatic license plate
WHO vehicle privileges are host-country protocol benefits and are usually limited by rank, accreditation, or local agreement. They are not part of every staff appointment. Source · estimate
Diplomatic document
Officials of specialized agencies can use United Nations laissez-passer documents under the specialized agencies privileges convention. Official travel need and internal rules govern WHO staff eligibility. Source
Income tax exemption
WHO states that salaries, grants, and allowances paid by WHO are generally exempt from income tax in most countries. Individual tax duties can still depend on nationality and residence. Source
Functional immunity
WHO officials have functional immunity for official acts under the specialized agencies privileges framework. The immunity is granted for WHO's work and can be waived by the Organization. Source
Airport special lane
WHO officials traveling on a United Nations laissez-passer can receive travel facilities where the host country provides them. Airport fast-track access remains local protocol. Source · estimate
How to read these benefits
Benefits depend on grade, contract type, and duty station. This is a staff overview, not a personal package. Read eligibility in the vacancy and staff rules.
Where to look next
Use related open roles and the organization page to see live vacancies, then apply on the official WHO careers site.
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