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.
Last updated on: 22/05/2024
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
Required presence at the Consulate
The applicant must come in person to the mission
Please note
• The DC Consular Department provides consular services to residents of Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland , North Carolina only.
• Residents of Pennsylvania can receive service at the consulate general of Israel in New-York or DC
• Residents of Pennsylvania can receive service at the consulate general of Israel in New-York or DC
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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
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
- Confirmation of Change of Gender form, signed by the family physician
Applicant's Affidavit - Letter signed by the operating surgeon specifying the type of procedure performed
- 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:
Our address is:
Embassy of Israel to the United States
Consular Department
3514 International Drive NW
Washington DC 20008
- no parking spaces are available.
Nearest metro station :
• Van Ness Metro station.
Buses stops nearby:
• H2 / L2
The closest stations to Embassy Of Israel are:
• Van Ness St Nw + International Dr NW is 227 yards away, 4 min walk.
• Connecticut Av Nw + Van Ness St NW is 536 yards away, 7 min walk.
• Cleveland Park Metro Station is 1491 yards away, 18 min walk
Security instructions for people who wish to obtain consular services at the consulate office
• The consulate’s security directives apply to people in the consular waiting room. Please respect the security requirements at all times!
1. Bring a photo ID.
2. All visitors and their belongings will be required to undergo a security check.
3. No personal objects will be allowed in the embassy, including mobile phones and electronic devices.
4. No bags/handbags or suitcases are allowed.
5. No food and/or beverage bottles or containers are allowed.
Embassy of Israel to the United States
Consular Department
3514 International Drive NW
Washington DC 20008
- no parking spaces are available.
Nearest metro station :
• Van Ness Metro station.
Buses stops nearby:
• H2 / L2
The closest stations to Embassy Of Israel are:
• Van Ness St Nw + International Dr NW is 227 yards away, 4 min walk.
• Connecticut Av Nw + Van Ness St NW is 536 yards away, 7 min walk.
• Cleveland Park Metro Station is 1491 yards away, 18 min walk
Security instructions for people who wish to obtain consular services at the consulate office
• The consulate’s security directives apply to people in the consular waiting room. Please respect the security requirements at all times!
1. Bring a photo ID.
2. All visitors and their belongings will be required to undergo a security check.
3. No personal objects will be allowed in the embassy, including mobile phones and electronic devices.
4. No bags/handbags or suitcases are allowed.
5. No food and/or beverage bottles or containers are allowed.