In line with international practice and Israeli regulation, documents issued in foreign countries and to be used in the state of Israel shall first be notarized and legalized by the competent authorities in that country, and then be legalized by Israeli Embassies or Consulates in that country.

The Embassy of the State of Israel in China offers Dual Authentication service and Consular Legalization service for applicants from the areas under the Embassy’s jurisdiction.

*Attention: Applicants from other jurisdiction in China shall consult with the relevant Israeli Consulate for details and making appointments.

Dual Authentication - Beijing

For dual authentication service, applicants shall contact Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to submit application and materials. Documents will be forward to the Israeli Embassy by Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applicants do not need to contact the Embassy to turn in any materials or make payments additionally. More information can be found at cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lsrz/lsrzjjs/

Consular Legalization

For consular legalization service (notarization or signing documents in front of the Consul), appointments must be made beforehand. Appointments can be scheduled over the phone at 010-85320564 or by E-mail: consul-assistant@beijing.mfa.gov.il​

In certain circumstances, documents for legalization need to be sent to the Consul for review before making appointments. Consular staff will instruct the applicants for details.

Payment

Applicants shall need to present payment proof when come to the Embassy for notary service. Please check the Online Payment System section for details.

Please Note:

a.    The Embassy shall not prepare legal documents of any kind and shall not provide translation services.

b.    The Embassy shall not provide any printing or copying services. Applicants must come to Embassy with ONE EXTRA copy on top of total copies needed, prepared in advance. ​

c.     The Consul shall apply discretion according to each case separately, and is entitled to deny service if the action is not according to the law.

Disclaimer: In any case, of contradiction, the regulations of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs will over rule the content of this note. For further information, please check MFA's website at:
https://www.gov.il/en/service/notary_authorization

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