In a request to correct a date of birth (day and month), if the applicant does not have the original birth certificate, a declaration regarding the date of birth may be made before the consul.
The service enables Israeli citizens and residents to submit a request to correct the following details in the Population Registry:
Request to correct a name
- The name is misspelled or there is an inconsistency between the Hebrew and Latin spelling of the first or last name.
- The applicant's first or last name in the birth certificate does not match the record in the Population Registry.
Request to correct the place or date of birth (date and month)
Request to correct the year of birth
Request to correct the religion or nationality
Request to correct the date of aliyah
Request to correct the marital status
A request for completions and corrections in the Population Registry or in the Register of Births should be completed in two copies and brought, together with the required documents, for submission in person at an Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.
In a request to correct a minor's first name – both parents' consent is required.
Before coming to the mission, make sure you have with you all the required documents and completed forms.
The service is provided free of charge.
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.
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.