- 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 (1) other person.
- 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.
- Do not bring any large bags with you to your appointment including large backpacks, suitcases or duffle bags. Personal purses or bags are allowed.
- Any electronic items (cellphones, headphones, electronic cigarettes, etc.) must be deposited in a safety deposit box (not affiliated with the Consulate) for a fee of $5.00 CAD. You will have access to your devices after your appointment.
- Any food, beverages and containers containing liquids are prohibited from entering the Consulate.
- Please come ready to administer your payment. Cash payments are not accepted - only debit/credit cards (excluding American Express).
Those eligible to receive the service are foreigners over age 18 with no first-degree relatives in Israel, on whose behalf an application for a work visa has been submitted and whose application has been approved by the Population and Immigration Authority.
All the required forms should be completed and submitted as per the instructions, in the country where the applicant lives. The applicant must come for a personal interview at the mission, subject to receiving an invitation.
Please note: The application to the Israeli mission will be made by the local employment agency that recruited the worker.
Application for an entry visa to Israel
Passport valid for 3 years
Two recent duplicate passport photos (color against a white background, with full front view of face, measuring 5x5 cm)
Criminal clearance certificate valid for 6 months, translated and certified
Birth certificate, translated and certified
Confirmation of medical tests carried out at laboratories or hospitals recognized by the mission
Declaration of agreement to be fingerprinted and photographed
Employment contract
Training certificate
Certification from the local labor ministry that the local employment agency that recruited the worker possesses a valid brokerage license
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.
The fee will be paid by the inviting entity, at the time of submitting the application.
If the fee has not been paid in Israel, a fee will be collected according to the schedule of fees on the mission's website.
The Israeli diplomatic and consular missions abroad have the responsibility to advise, guide and help the consular service recipient to handle matters abroad. The Consulate of Israel in Toronto provides consular services to residents of Ontario and Western Canada, including the provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, the Yukon, and Nunavut.
Consular services are provided to those who attend their appointment in person, as well as those who mail in their documents. Some services (as described below) cannot be completed without attending the Consulate location in person.
Please note: appointments will not be scheduled by phone.
For the following services, you must attend the Consulate in person:
- Notification of an Israeli born abroad
- First-time applicants for any Israeli passport or travel documents, irrespective of age
- Renewal or extension of a passport of a minor (the minor is required to attend the Consulate in person as well)
- Changing of personal status i.e. marriage, divorce.
- Notarization of legal documents in front of the Consul
- Reporting and renewal of a lost or damaged Israeli passport or travel document
- Request to renounce Israeli citizenship
- Request for any name change
Instructions for those entering Israel:
- Canadian citizens entering Israel for visits of up to three months are required to carry a valid Canadian passport with an expiry date of at least six (6) months beyond the intended departure.
- For entry into Israel for purposes other than a visit of up to 3 months or for individuals with citizenship other than Canadian, a valid travel document with an expiration date of at least six (6) months beyond the intended departure is necessary. In addition, a visa is required.
For Consular Services in the rest of Canada:
The Consulate General of Israel in Montreal is responsible for Eastern Canada (Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador).
The Embassy of Israel in Ottawa is responsible for the eastern part of Ontario (Ottawa up to and including Kingston)
Reception Hours for Consular Services:
The Consular Section is open to the public by appointment only from Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (excluding holidays)
- Passport pick-up: Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM with prior confirmation only.
- Telephone Reception Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM at 416-640-8505. You may leave a voice message.
- For questions regarding military issues: Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM.
When the Consulate is closed and only in the case of emergency, you may leave a message at the following number: 416-823-7215. In case of emergencies, you may also call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' emergency call centre in Israel at +972-2-5303155.