In case Israelis wish to return to Israel immediately as a result of the war, please fill out the following survey:

http://survey.gov.il/he/mfa_katbam​

CONSULAR MAIN TOPICS:

1. Scheduling an appointment

2. Passport Renewal/Extension

3. Military Deferral

4. Notary Services

5. Visa 

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1. Scheduling an appointment

2. Passport Renewal/Extension. 

All Israeli citizens abroad, both minors and adults, must carry a valid Israeli passport or laissez-passer/travel document with them at all times. The passports and laissez passer/travel documents issued by the State of Israel to its citizens are the property of the State of Israel and should be carefully safeguarded.

Note that Israeli citizens are required by law always to enter and exit Israel with an Israeli passport or laissez-passer/travel document.

To determine which application form is most relevant to you, locate your passport issued date.  If the date is over 5 years old, you need to apply for a new passport.  You can apply for a new passport between 6 to 12 months prior to expiration.  If it was issued less than 5 years from today's date, then you can apply for a passport extension.  

Please find all information here.  

3. Military Deferral

The applicant must be at least 16 1/2 years of age. Please note that this process should be completed before the applicant turns 18 years old. 

Please find all information here. 

4. Notary Services. Notary Services

To schedule an appointment click here.  ​

• Make sure to let us know the exact amount of copies you will need the day of when setting up your appointment. 
• Please be sure to allocate enough time for your appointment, notary services that require more than two copies per document require longer waiting times. If you need multiple documents notarized, you may not receive your documents on the same day.

5. Visa

• The consular department of the Consulate General of Israel in Houston provides consular services to residents of Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana.
• All visas processing time is around 15 business days.
• We recommend to book the flight only after you have received your visa.
• Please note that the grant of a visa by the State of Israel to a person bearing a foreign passport (national or official), does not necessarily imply recognition of the authority or entity that issued such passport.
• You must schedule an appointment before coming to our reception hours. Schedule an appointment here.

 Please find all information here.  

Our reception hours are: 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.