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.

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

For a criminal record request please send an e-mail with the following documents.
1. Application form
2. Copy of passport
3. In case apostille is needed - please attach a proof of bank transfer.

E-mail written in Hebrew or English should be sent to consular1@budapest.mfa.gov.il
E-mail written in Hungarian should be sent to consular@budapest.mfa.gov.il

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.

Making an appointment

Please note that consular services require an appointment by e-mail or telephone.

Contact details for consular inquiries:

Contact details for Hebrew or English speaking Consular Officer:
Consular Section direct telephone number: +36-1-392-6278 (voice mail)
Embassy central telephone number: +36-1-392-6200
E-mail: consular1@budapest.mfa.gov.il

Contact details for Hungarian speaking Consular Officer:
Consular Section direct telephone number: +36-1-392-6283
Embassy central telephone number: +36-1-392-6200
E-mail: consular@budapest.mfa.gov.il

After office hours, call the Embassy's central number (+36-1-392-6200) and follow the instructions of the automated system.
In case of emergency and only in case of emergency, call or whatsapp call the +36-30-454-2779 cell number.

Information

Security requirements for visitors of the consular services of the Embassy:

1. Visiting the Consular Section is only by prior appointment.
2. Please bring photo ID (passport, ID) with you.
3. All visitors and their luggage will be subject to a security check.
4. For security reasons, personal items (e.g. bags, mobile phones, electrical equipment) are not allowed on the Embassy premises.
5. Please do not bring any handbags or suitcases into the Embassy.
6. Do not bring food and/or drink containers/bottles.
7. Instructions from security staff must be followed at all times.
8. If there is a need for escorting the visitor, the details of the escorting person is required and must be sent in advance.