When submitting an application to register a child under the age of 18 (without submitting an additional application, such as for a passport), there is no need for the child to be present.
Israelis wishing to register their children who were born abroad.
The application must be submitted in person at an Israeli mission in the country where you are staying.
It is advisable first to send the required forms and documents to the mission by email, for a preliminary examination prior to your arrival at the mission.
Please note
- Original birth certificate, authenticated as required, and translated. Authentication of the certificate must be done in one of the following ways:
- By an apostille stamp – if the certificate was issued by a government agency or another official body in a country that is a signatory to the Apostille Convention.
- If the certificate was issued in a non-signatory country, it should be authenticated by a consular representative. For instructions on how to authenticate the certificate, contact an Israeli mission in the country where the certificate was issued.
- Parents wishing to register a child, who declare that the mother is an Israeli citizen, must provide, in addition to the birth certificate, proof that the mother registered in the birth certificate gave birth to the child.*
- Parents wishing to register a child, who declare that the father is an Israeli citizen, must provide, in addition to the birth certificate, proof that the mother registered in the birth certificate gave birth to the child,* as well as evidence of a relationship between the purported father and the mother before she became pregnant.
* That is, confirmation of birth from the obstetrics department of the hospital where the child was born.
- In the absence of sufficient evidence, the parents may be required to present an order of a competent court in Israel that establishes paternity or maternity, as relevant.
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.
No fee is charged for the service.
1 - Due to the limited size of the waiting room and the volume of visitors, a person who does not have an appointment or does not require consular services will not be permitted to enter the Consulate. This includes spouses and family members. Seniors, disabled individuals and minors requiring consular services may be escorted by one other person.
2 - When entering the building you will talk to a security officer on the phone. You will have to show proof of the appointment (date and time) as well as to show a pictured ID.
3 - Every visitor is required to undergo a thorough security check before entering the waiting room. Security directives apply to all those who visit the Consulate. The instructions of the security staff must be obeyed at all times, throughout your visit to the Consulate.
4 - Do not bring any bags with you to your appointment including large backpacks, suitcases or duffle bags. Personal purses are allowed. There is no place to store bags in the consulate/building.
5 - Any electronic items (cellphones, headphones, electronic cigarettes, etc.) must be deposited in a safety deposit outside of the Consulate) You will have access to your devices after your appointment).
6 - Any food, beverages (cold or hot) and containers containing liquids are prohibited from entering the Consulate.
7 - Please come ready to administer your payment. We accept only debit/credit cards (Visa/Mastercard) and cash.