A passport issued abroad will only be used for five years! After five years, a new passport must be applied for!
1. The travel documents issued by the State of Israel to its citizens (passports and laissez-passer) are the property of the State and should be carefully safeguarded.
2. Note that Israeli citizens are required by law always to enter and exit Israel with an Israeli travel document.
3. An Israeli passport issued to an adult or a minor is valid for five years. If five years have passed since the passport was issued, please see below what is required to apply for a NEW passport.
4. If less than five years have elapsed since the passport was issued, it can be extended up to the full five years.
For example: If the passport was issued in 2021 until 2022, it can be extended until 2026 (A total of 5 years). An extension is free of charge and no need for new photos.
Israeli citizen/resident abroad
The application can be submitted by mail.
please note:
- A non-biometric travel document can be extended for up to five years.
Any extension of a travel document is subject to the age of the applicant and to the consul's decision.
- To extend a travel document for a minor, the minor must come in person to an Israeli mission accompanied by one of his parents
To visit the embassy, 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.
The service is free of charge.
If you answer 'Yes' to ALL questions below you can apply for a new passport by mail: | |
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1. You are 18 y/o or older. (For minors, in person only, with a parent). 2. You have established your military status. (Relevant mostly to 17-25 y/o). 3. You have your passport in your Possession to submit with your application. (Not first passport, not stolen or lost). 4. The passport is undamaged other than normal wear and tear. 5. You traveled to Israel at least once in the last 10 years. In all other cases that do not meet the conditions written above, applications for travel documents or passports can be done only in person at the consulate. You must make an appointment in advance through the website. Each application will be reviewed to check the citizen's eligibility for a travel document, the type of document, and its validity. | |
| Please provide your current address in the United States on the form (not in Israel) |
Despite what is stated in this section, the consulate in Los Angeles reserves the right to require an individual to personally appear at the consulate if the identification is insufficient or for any other reason that may arise after reviewing the application (for example, if the previous passport was issued many years ago, or if the person applying for the passport was a minor when their current passport was issued).
Disclaimer: The Consulate General of Israel accepts documents and passports submitted by mail as a convenience for applicants. While we make every effort to process these submissions with care and efficiency, please note that we are not responsible for the safe delivery, loss, or damage of documents or passports sent by mail.