Israeli citizens/residents abroad.
A name change application can include all the members of the family: spouse and minor children.
If a name change application includes a minor above the age of 16 – he/she must sign a declaration of consent to change his/her name.
The applicant must schedule an appointment and appear in person at an Israeli mission in the country where he/she is staying.
Download the "Change of First Name" or "Change of Last Name" form, print it out and enter the details in handwriting.
You must bring the completed form, together with the required documents, in person to an Israeli mission in the country where you are staying. The service will be provided after you have paid the required fee.
Please note:
The consent of a parent to a change in name of his/her minor child must be given in person before an employee of the consuler department at the mission.
The reason for the change in name must be explained at length in the form or in an attached letter.
Notice of change of name, completed and signed, including the reason for the change.
Declaration of delivery of ID card
Notice of change/addition of a first name for a minor
To visit the mission, it is necessary to schedule an appointment in advance.
Before coming to the mission, make sure you have with you all the required documents and completed forms.
Payment must be made according to the Consular fee Chart.
Notification of a last name following a change in marital status (marriage, divorce or widowhood) does not include an extra cost.
Surname change application fee for a graduate: 5,000 Japanese yen
Application fee for changing a first name: 5,000 Japanese yen
Please note: please hand over your Israeli ID card to the embassy.
To make an appointment and for more information, please contact the Consular Section in the following ways:
1. By phone: 0332640911
2. By email: consular@tokyo.mfa.gov.il
Please note:
1. Please come to the Embassy only with the documents related to the service you will receive, and avoid arriving with luggage that is not related to the service.
• If you arrive with large luggage, you will not be able to enter the embassy.
2. Mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices will be deposited during the security check.
3. Liquids and food cannot be brought into the embassy.
• There is water in the waiting room.
• Please let us know in advance if you need to bring food into the embassy for any reason.
4. Please let us know in advance if you arrive with someone who is not related to the service.