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Consulate of Israel Shanghai

Notice of change in gender

This service enables Israeli citizens and residents who live abroad to give notice in an Israeli mission of a change in gender following a procedure they underwent outside Israel.
Required Documents To Apply
Copy of identifying document
Copy of Israeli passport
Copy of foreign passport (if any)
Confirmation of Change of Gender form, signed by the family physician
Letter signed by the operating surgeon, including the type of operation performed
Declaration signed by the applicant in the presence of the consul, on the Applicant's Affidavit form
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Payment methods:
Chinese debit card/ International credit card.

Or using the following link:
https://etrade.citicbank.com/portalweb/ISRvisaPayF.html

Or by bank transfer:
Account name: 以色列驻沪总领事馆
Account number: 437759257079
Bank name:中国银行上海市国贸中心支行
Please send payment verification + address + phone number.
Chinese debit card/ international credit card.
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must come in person to the mission
Download the form
Please note
Please schedule an appointment in advance via email:

Service in Chinese:
consular@shanghai.mfa.gov.il

Hebrew and English:
Consul-assistant2@shanghai.mfa.gov.il
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Who can apply
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How to apply
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Fill the forms
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appointment
Schedule an appointment
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Who can apply

The service is provided to people who have undergone the procedure at a place not approved in advance by the Public Committee of the Ministry of Health.

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How to apply

The Confirmation of Change of Gender form must be printed out and completed by the applicant and signed by the family physician.
In addition, the Applicant's Affidavit must be printed out, completed and signed at an Israeli mission in the presence of the consul.
Please note:
The request will be submitted for approval by the Ministry of Health and the Population and Immigration Authority.
 

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Fill the forms
  1. Confirmation of Change of Gender form, signed by the family physician
    Applicant's Affidavit
  2. Letter signed by the operating surgeon specifying the type of procedure performed
  3. A statement for the purpose of submitting an application for the approval of the gender reassignment committee 
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Schedule an appointemet

Any visit to a mission must be arranged in advance through the online appointment scheduler.
The affidavit that is to be signed must be prepared in advance.

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Consular fee

The service is provided free of charge.

To Schedule An Appointment
Service in Chinese:
consular@shanghai.mfa.gov.il

Hebrew and English:
Consul-assistant2@shanghai.mfa.gov.il
Information

Security instructions for people who wish to obtain consular services at the mission offices:
​1. Please bring a photo ID (Passport or identity card)
2. Every visitor and his belongings will be required to undergo a security check.
3. For security purposes, no personal objects will be allowed into the mission, including handbags and electronic devices.
4. Do not bring large handbags or suitcases to the mission.
5. Do not bring food and/or beverage bottles or containers.
6. The mission’s security directives apply to people in the consular waiting room. The instructions of the security staff must be obeyed at all times.

*Unauthorized visits are not permitted.