Passport renewal in Israel
Renewing an Israeli passport generally involves applying in person at an office of the Population and Immigration Authority in Israel or at an Israeli embassy or consulate abroad. The application typically requires submitting relevant documents and biometric data.
It is advisable to begin the passport renewal process several months before the current passport's expiry date. This allows sufficient time to schedule an appointment, which can sometimes have a long waiting period, and accounts for processing times that can vary.
Start 90 days ahead
This lead time is recommended due to potential long waiting periods for appointments at Population and Immigration Authority offices or consulates, as well as varying processing times for the new passport.
The process
- 1Check the validity period of the current Israeli passport.
- 2Schedule an appointment at a Population and Immigration Authority office in Israel or an Israeli embassy/consulate if residing abroad. Appointments are often mandatory and booked in advance.
- 3Gather all required documents, such as the current passport, identity card, and potentially recent photographs if not applying for a biometric passport or if specific requirements apply.
- 4Attend the appointment, submit the application, provide biometric data (if applicable for a biometric passport), and pay the required fee.
- 5Await notification for passport collection or delivery. The processing time can vary significantly.
- 6Collect the new passport, often requiring presentation of the old passport for cancellation.
What to bring
- Current Israeli passport (and/or travel document)
- Israeli Te'udat Zehut (identity card)
- Previous passport (if not the current one)
- Recent passport-sized photographs (specific requirements may apply, especially if not applying for a biometric passport or at certain consulates)
- Proof of payment for the application fee (if paid in advance)
Who handles it
רשות האוכלוסין וההגירה (Population and Immigration Authority) in Israel, or Israeli Embassies/Consulates abroad.
https://www.gov.il/he/service/renew_passport
The fee for renewing an Israeli passport varies depending on the applicant's age, whether it is a biometric passport, and the method/time of application (online vs. in-person, winter vs. summer). Current fees should be confirmed on the Population and Immigration Authority's website or with the relevant embassy/consulate.
What commonly goes wrong
- Appointment availability can be limited, especially during peak seasons. Booking well in advance is crucial.
- Requirements for children may differ, often necessitating the presence of both parents or specific consent forms.
- Biometric passports require fingerprinting and facial recognition scans, which must be done in person.
- Specific rules and required documents may vary for Israeli citizens residing abroad, and applicants should consult the relevant embassy or consulate's website.
Sources
Other documents in Israel
Passport renewal in other countries
Often renewed together
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