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Request for authenticated Criminal Information Certificate

This service enables Israeli citizens and foreigners over the age of criminal responsibility (12 years and up) to request a Criminal Information Certificate authenticated by the Israeli Foreign Ministry
Required Documents To Apply
Photocopy of valid passport
Power of attorney, where the request is submitted on behalf of another person
Declaration of person requesting the Criminal Information Certificate, when the person wants to be given the certificate
Name and address of the final destination for sending the certificate
Birth certificate, where the request is for a minor
When the request is submitted for a foreigner, a photocopy of the passport that was in force at the time of the applicant's stay in Israel should be attached.
When the request is submitted on behalf of another person, a specific power of attorney and photocopy of the holder of power of attorney should be presented.
Tip
You can submit the application by sending all the required documents to the consular email address:
consular@canberra.mfa.gov.il
Required presence at the Consulate
It is not mandatory to appear in person at the mission.
In case of a request for a minor – one of the parents must appear in person at the mission.
Download the form
Please note
The processing period can take at least 6-8 weeks from the date of your application submission until its’ arrival at the embassy. Therefore, allow sufficient time for this process, as requests cannot be expedited.
Please note
The certificate cannot be delivered to the applicant by mail, or at all via email - only through collection from the embassy or through the appointment of a representative for collection.
Alternatively, the certificate can be mailed to the immigration office handling your application / immigration attorney / the requesting employer.
Please note
If the certificate is required as part of an Australian visa application, please provide the full address of the Australian immigration department responsible for your request.
Please note
If the certificate is requested by an employer or a registered immigration lawyer, kindly forward a request letter from them along with the following details:
1. Australian Business Number (ABN)
2. MARN (for immigration lawyers)
3. Postal address within Australia.
Please note
In the absence of a suitable address, the certificate will remain at the embassy until a suitable address is provided or until it expiry after one year - whichever comes first.
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Who can apply
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How to apply
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Who can apply?

Israeli citizens and foreigners over the age of criminal responsibility (12 years and up) may request to receive from the Israel Police a Criminal Information Certificate containing information about them.

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How to apply

Instructions for Israeli citizens:
Download the Request for Criminal Information form from the website. Complete the form and attach a letter of request.
 

Please note:
The certificate will be issued in Hebrew and in English.
The list of convictions will appear in Hebrew only.
The mission will deliver the certificate directly to the entity that is entitled to receive it. 

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Fill the forms
  1. Request for certificate from the Criminal Register in Hebrew / English
  2. Declaration of applicant for a Criminal Information Certificate-Hebrew
  3. Application form for a power of attorney to collect a certificate from the representative office
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Schedule an appointemet

Any visit to a mission must be arranged in advance through the online appointment scheduler.
The affidavit that is to be signed must be prepared in advance.

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Consular fee

The service is provided free of charge.
If an apostille is required, a fee will be collected according to the Consular Schedule of Fees.
The cost of mailing will be determined according to the required destination.

Information

If you need the certificate to be posted to an immigration office within Australia, make sure fill the attached form.

You must pay for the Apostille stamp - without a payment for it - the certificate will not be ordered!

Account name: Consular Banking
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062904
Account No: 1046 1668

Make sure to mention your name on the transfer.

 

To post the certificate to the requested entity within Australia, we can use an envelope of your choosing:

  • Small ​Registered Envelope - 5 AUD
  • Express Envelope (A5) - 10 AUD

If you wish to arrive to the embassy and collect the certificate instead, you can do so by booking an appointment.