The notice may be submitted by Israeli citizens living abroad, whose marital status has changed following marriage, divorce or widowhood.
A change of name comes into force only after it has been approved by the Population and Immigration Authority. Following the approval, an updated passport may be issued by the mission where the notice was submitted.
An updated ID card will be issued by the Population and Immigration Authority in Israel only.
The applicant for the service must appear in person at the mission.
Applicants must print the forms:
Notice of choice of name
Notice of change in marital status
To visit the mission, it is necessary schedule an appointment in advance.
Before coming to the mission, make sure you have with you all the required documents and completed forms.
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).
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.
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.