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

Payment is made at the embassy using credit cards, debit cards (including girocard) and cash.

If you send the request by mail, you must use the collection form from the creditor.

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

Applications to the consulate must be sent to the consulate by registered mail only.

Please note

In order to receive the certificate by mail, five euros must be added to registered mail using the payment form.

Please note

The consulate does not provide translation services.

Who can apply

How to apply

Fill the forms

Schedule an appointment

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.

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.

Fill the forms

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.

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.

Make an appointment

In cases where attendance is required, an appointment must be made in the appointment system.

Appointment scheduling software will allow you to determine in advance the time of arrival at the embassy and the type of service requested. This will allow the embassy staff to prepare in advance and ensure courteous, efficient and quick treatment.

Please note that:
1. An appointment must be made for each person who arrives (in the case of families - for each member of the family).
2. The visitor's name must be written in foreign letters only (as written in the passport).

Make an appointment

Information

You can contact us via email:
consular@berlin.mfa.gov.il
or by answering the phone Monday-Thursday between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m

In every application, an ID number must be stated.

Payment form

Security instructions for those arriving at the embassy:

Must arrive after scheduling an appointment in advance only.

You must arrive equipped with an ID card (for Israelis) or a passport, the required documents and means of payment.

It should be taken into account that all visitors will be asked to go through a security check along with their belongings.

For security reasons, it will not be possible to bring personal items into the embassy, including handbags, and electronic devices.

Do not come to the embassy with large handbags and/or luggage.

Do not come to the embassy with food and/or bottles or drinking vessels (There is a water in the consular waiting room).

The embassy's security guidelines will apply to those staying in the consular waiting room.

The instructions of the embassy's security team must be obeyed at all times.