General information
Passports cannot be extended over five years from the date of issuance of the passport.
A
passport issued abroad will only be used for five years! After five years, a
new passport must be applied for!
1. The travel documents
issued by the State of Israel to its citizens (passports and laissez-passer)
are the property of the State and should be carefully safeguarded.
2. Note that Israeli
citizens are required by law always to enter and exit Israel with an Israeli
travel document.
3. An Israeli passport
issued to an adult or a minor is valid for five years. If five years have passed
since the passport was issued, please see below what is required to apply for a NEW passport.
4. If less than five years have elapsed since the passport was issued, it
can be extended up to the full five years. for example: If the passport was issued in 2021 until 2022, it can be extended until 2026 (A total of 5 years). An extension is free of charge and no need for new photos.
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WHO CAN RENEW A PASSPORT BY MAILING IT
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If you answer 'Yes' to ALL questions below you can apply for a new passport by mail: |
1. You are 18
y/o or older. (For minors, in person only, with a parent).
2. You have
established your military status. (Relevant mostly to 17-25 y/o).
3. You have your
passport in your Possession to submit with your application. (Not first
passport, not stolen or lost).
4. The passport
is undamaged other than normal wear and tear.
5. You traveled
to Israel at least once in the last 10 years.
In all
other cases that do not meet the conditions written above, applications for travel documents or passports can be done only in person at the consulate. You must
make an appointment in advance through the website.
Each application will be
reviewed to check the citizen's eligibility for a travel document, the type of
document, and its validity.
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Despite what is stated in this section, the consulate in Los Angeles reserves the right to require an individual to personally appear at the consulate if the identification is insufficient or for any other reason that may arise after reviewing the application (for example, if the previous passport was issued many years ago, or if the person applying for the passport was a minor when their current passport was issued).
Disclaimer: The Consulate General of Israel accepts documents and passports submitted by mail as a convenience for applicants. While we make every effort to process these submissions with care and efficiency, please note that we are not responsible for the safe delivery, loss, or damage of documents or passports sent by mail
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form
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| 2. Credit card
Payment form
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| 3. Two current
and identical passport photos 2/2 inch, on a white background
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| 4. The
passport you have in your possession
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5. Prepaid envelope (or just a label) with your address and tracking number
Contributes to faster handling, prevents errors in typing an address, and provides you with convenient tracking of the package!
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Passports for adults / minors issuing abroad will be valid for a maximum of 5 years. After 5 years application for a NEW passport is needed.
WHERE TO SEND
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For Fee & mail please press HERE
Fee table 2023
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| Passport - Adult |
$79 |
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| Passport - Minor |
$42 |
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| Provisional Passport - Adult |
$42 |
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| Lost/Damaged Passport -Adult |
$85 |
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| Lost/Damaged Passport - Minor |
$42 |
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| Visitor Visa B/2 |
$27 |
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| Student Visa A/2 |
$52 |
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| Apostille on certificates issued by Israel only |
$10 |
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| Notarial Service |
$15 |
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| Additional Notarial Service |
$7 |
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| Verification of A Copy |
$7 |
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| Shipment fee (please include a prepaid envelope for return documents) |
$10 |
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Application in person only, child and parents.
If the parents are registered as married in the Israeli system, one of the parents can be present with the
minor.
Stolen, lost, or
damaged passport:
If your travel
document has been lost stolen or damaged while abroad, you
must appear at the nearest Israeli mission to issue a new travel document.
you will need the following items with you:
1. Formal ID with a picture.
2. two new passport photos.
3. Application form. Download Here
4. A lost passport declaration form Download Here
5. Police report (if you got one).
6. Credit card for a fee and fine payment.
Forms & more information about:
Applying for a
passport by mail may take 3-4 weeks to issue!
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