Registering a Child who was Born Abroad to Israeli
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Registration of Israeli Citizens Born Abroad
General Information
- Israeli law stipulates that children born to Israeli citizens abroad must be registered up to 30 days from the day of birth.
- The marital status of the Israeli parent must be updated in the population registry before a child can be registered. If an update of a parent's marital status is necessary, they must apply for a marital status update prior to registering a child. (For information on how to update your marital status, click here).
- If both parents are Israeli citizens and are not married to each other, the parents must add an additional declaration to the required documentation. (To download the declaration, click here).
- If one parent is Israeli, the other is not, and the parents are not married (i.e. or are not registered as married in the Israeli Ministry of Interior/the Israeli citizens registry), the couple must add additional documents as proof that they share a life and that this has been the situation at least 300 days prior to the birth of the applicant. A list of optional documents can be found at the bottom of this page.
- Applicants 16.4 years-old and older must add an additional form concerning their military status. (For further information regarding military status and the form, click here).
- The minor and both his parent must all be present at the appointment.
- An adult (person over 18’years of age) coming to register as an Israeli citizen must present themself at their appointment together with their Israeli parent(s). i.e. a parent who is not an Israeli citizen is not obliged to appear.
Required Documents
- Photocopy of each of the parents most recent Israeli passport If one parent is not Israeli, a photocopy of their foreign passport is required.
- Notification of birth signed by the Israeli parent(s). Notification form can be found here.
- Application for an Israeli traveling document signed by both parents. Application form can be found here).
- Two (2) recent passport pictures of the applicant on a white background and in size 2x2 inch
- Applicant's birth certificate (extended form) carrying an apostille seal (for information on how to obtain an apostille seal in FL state click here, in MO state click here, in KS state click here, in PR region click here).
- Two (2) items serving as proof of birth from the following list:
- Hospital discharge form signed by a doctor or a nurse.
- Doctor’s discharge form signed by the doctor who delivered the applicant.
- Ultrasound scan from the third trimester of the pregnancy indicating the mother's name and the date on which it was taken.
- Newborn identification report (Footprints are NOT admissible) that includes the mother's and the applicant's information.
- Prepaid, labelled and addressed envelope with tracking number (to ship the passport once it's issued)
Documentation that may be submitted as Proof of a Shared Life
All proofs must be from 300 days before birth.
- Lease Agreement/Contract indicating purchase of an apartment indicating both parents' names.
- Utility bills indicating both parents' names.
- A legal document formalizing the relationship.
- Joint insurance policies indicating both parents' names.
- Proof of existence of a shared bank account indicating both parents' names.
- Tax returns indicating both parents' names.
- Letters from close friends and family about the couple and their relationship from the time of pregnancy and after birth. Letters must be signed by a notary public. A copy of the writes Israeli ID must be included as well as contact information Time stamped pictures of the couple.
- Proof of money transfers between bank accounts (if the couple doesn't have a joint bank account).
- Proof of joint membership in cultural or sports institutions.
- Proof of joint flights, such as boarding passes Proof of joint hotel stays.
- Proof of joint purchases.
- Any other documents that will be requested at the discretion of the Consul.
For more information, visit the here.
Fees
Fees table can be found here. The registration process has no inherent fee.
Schedule an Appointment
Please schedule a single appointment for all the family members.
When scheduling the appointment in the system, please specify how many children are in need of registration.
To schedule an appointment for registration click here
For more information, visit the here.
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