Israeli citizens/residents abroad.
A name change application can include all the members of the family: spouse and minor children.
If a name change application includes a minor above the age of 16 – he/she must sign a declaration of consent to change his/her name.
The applicant must schedule an appointment and appear in person at an Israeli mission in the country where he/she is staying.
Download the "Change of First Name" or "Change of Last Name" form, print it out and enter the details in handwriting.
You must bring the completed form, together with the required documents, in person to an Israeli mission in the country where you are staying. The service will be provided after you have paid the required fee.
Please note:
The consent of a parent to a change in name of his/her minor child must be given in person before an employee of the consuler department at the mission.
The reason for the change in name must be explained at length in the form or in an attached letter.
Notice of change of name, completed and signed, including the reason for the change.
Declaration of delivery of ID card
Notice of change/addition of a first name for a minor
To visit the mission, it is necessary to schedule an appointment in advance.
Before coming to the mission, make sure you have with you all the required documents and completed forms.
Payment must be made according to the Consular fee Chart.
Additional forms
Declaration of an Israeli citizen abroad
Payment instructions
Additionally to the consular fee, we charge a postage fee to deliver the documents.
postage fee:
12.5 NZD
Added charge for rural delivery:
5.7 NZD
The fee can be deposited via direct or online banking to:
Account Name: Embassy of Israel
Bank: ANZ
Account No: 01-0505-0439510-01
In the “Particulars” field: please write your full name.
In the “Code” field: please write the word “Police”.
In the “References” field: please write your Israeli ID/passport number
please email the consular section of the embassy a payment confirmation and all necessary forms to consular@wellington.mfa.gov.il