This service enables Israelis to update their marital status following marriage or divorce.
Last updated on: 18/06/2024
Required Documents To Apply
Passports of both spouses must be presented.
Marriage/divorce certificate - If the certificate was issued abroad, it must be authenticated as required (with an apostille stamp in countries where this exists).
Tip
The consular department will not accept any visitors without an appointment being scheduled. Collection and drop offs of documents will only be done by appointment from 12:00 - 14:00 daily, please bring along personal ID or an accreditation letter for a courier.
Required presence at the Consulate
If both spouses are Israeli citizens, they must both be present.
If one of the spouses is a foreigner, only the spouse holding Israeli citizenship is required to be present.
If one of the spouses is a foreigner, only the spouse holding Israeli citizenship is required to be present.
Please note
Fees and payment methods:
You can pay in cash or by bank transfer.
When using EFT you must note the name of applicant and send a proof of payment.
If you are making payment from outside of South Africa, you must make sure to cover all transfer costs.
BANK DETAILS:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ACC NAME: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL
BRANCH: PRETORIA 251345
ACC NO: 62901663345
SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ
PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND ID AS REFERENCE
You can pay in cash or by bank transfer.
When using EFT you must note the name of applicant and send a proof of payment.
If you are making payment from outside of South Africa, you must make sure to cover all transfer costs.
BANK DETAILS:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ACC NAME: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL
BRANCH: PRETORIA 251345
ACC NO: 62901663345
SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ
PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND ID AS REFERENCE
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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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Schedule an appointment
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Who can apply?
Israeli citizens wishing to give notice of a change in their marital status.
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How to apply
You must submit the application in person at an Israeli mission in the country where you are staying.
The forms and documents required by the mission must first be sent by email, for a preliminary examination prior to your arrival at the mission.
- When one spouse is an Israeli citizen and the other is a foreign citizen, a certified apostille certificate (from the country of origin) indicating the previous personal situation of the foreign spouse must also be presented.
- In countries where it is not possible to obtain a public certificate attesting to a previous personal situation and/or any other document:
- A notarized statement of the foreign citizen on his previous personal situation must be prepared, signed before the consul (or before a notary). In addition, a certificate from the consul must be attached stating that in the country/province it is not possible to obtain an official certificate indicating a previous personal situation.
- A marriage certificate in which a previous personal situation is recorded meets the requirement, when it is verified.
- It is also possible to present a marriage certificate issued in Israel, in which the previous personal status of the foreigner is recorded
Please note
In case of marriage, the passports of both spouses must be presented.
If the certificate was issued abroad, it must be authenticated as required (with an apostille stamp in countries where this exists).
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Fill the forms
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Schedule an appointment
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
No fee is charged for the service.