The service is provided to Israeli residents who are not citizens.
The required forms must be completed and sent by mail to an Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.
For issuing a first laissez passer or where the old laissez passer has been lost, stolen or destroyed, the application must be submitted in person at an Israeli mission in the country where the applicant lives.
Application for issuance of a passport/laissez passer or application for extension of a passport/laissez passer
Application for grant of an entry visa to Israel (returning resident visa)
Declaration of loss/theft/destruction of a passport or laissez passer.
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.
According to the Consular Schedule of Fees
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.
consular@washington.mfa.gov.il
Recommended means of contact is via email.
Public Reception Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Telephone Reception Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
On snow days- information about the consular department's operating hours will be updated on the embassy's Facebook and Twitter.
The Consulate will be closed on national and Jewish holidays.