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Embassy of Israel Lisbon

Request to receive a birth certificate of a person born in Israel

This service enables a request to be made for a birth certificate of a person born in Israel
Required Documents To Apply
Photocopy of ID card or passport of the person on whose behalf the request is made
Personal details of the person on whose behalf the request is made, as recorded at the time of birth
When the request is submitted on behalf of a family member of another degree, or on behalf of another person, a power of attorney, documents, confirmations and a letter explaining the necessity should be attached.
Required presence at the Consulate
It is not mandatory to come to the mission.
The service can be received by sending the documents by email or by registered mail to the Israeli mission in the country where the person lives.
Download the form
Please note
The birth certificate comes bilingual in Hebrew and English
Only Israeli citizens born in Israel are able to request a birth certificate!
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Who can apply
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Related documents
How to apply
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Fill out the form
Fill the forms
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Schedule an appointment
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Who can apply?

The service is provided to persons making a request on their own behalf or on behalf of their spouse, siblings, parents and grandchildren, if any. Any other party interested in receiving the certificate must attach to their request a power of attorney or letter of explanation.

Please note:

The certificate can be requested in two languages (Hebrew and English) or in Hebrew only.

If the request is on behalf of a person born before 1955, the place of residence of the parents at the time of birth must be specified, in addition to the person's place of birth.       

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How to apply

Print out the birth certificate request form, complete it by hand, scan it (including the accompanying documents) and send it by email to the Israeli mission in the country where you live.
 

Submisson by post:
Print out the birth certificate request form, attach the required documents and send them by mail to the Israeli mission in the country where you live.
 

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Fill the forms

Request for documentation from the Population Registry 
 

Please note:
When ordering a birth certificate in two languages, the details of the person on whose behalf the request is made must be written in English as well.
 

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Schedule an appointmet

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.

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Consular fee

The service is provided free of charge.

Email address for requesting certificates
consular@lisbon.mfa.gov.il

For contacting about consular issues, you must write in the email your full name and (Israeli) ID number, and the reason for contacting the consular department.
Information

To order the birth certificate-

1. The form must be completed and signed.

2. A valid Israeli passport must be scanned.

3. If necessary - to receive a certificate with an apostille, you can make a bank transfer of 10 euros to the embassy's bank account (details attached to the email) for the apostille stamp fee and attach a reference for payment.

Please send everything in a PDF file only!

 

Please Note- 

The birth certificate comes in a bilingual language - Hebrew and English.

Only Israeli citizens born in Israel are able to request a birth certificate!