Registering child

Registration of Israeli Citizens

  • 11/25/2023
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    • Israeli law mandates the registration of children born to Israeli citizens abroad within 30 days of birth

    • The marital status of the Israeli parent must be updated in the population registry before registering a child.
    If a parent's marital status needs updating, they must complete the process before registering their child. 

    • If both parents are Israeli citizens and are not married to each other, an additional declaration must be submitted along with the required documentation. (To download the declaration, click here​).

    • When one parent is Israeli and the other is not, and they are not married (or not registered as married in the Israeli Ministry of Interior/citizens registry), the couple must provide additional documents to prove they share a life and have done so for at least 300 days before the child's birth.
    A list of acceptable documents can be found at the bottom of this page.

    • Both the minor and both parents must be present at the appointment.

    • If an adult (18 years or older) seeks to register as an Israeli citizen, they must attend the appointment with their Israeli parent(s). In this case, a parent who is not an Israeli citizen is not required to be present.

     

  • Required Documents

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    ​• 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) – filled at the embassy
    • Applicant's birth certificate (extended form is preferred) carrying with Apostille seal
    If the birth certificate is not in English, a Certified Translation with Apostille is required

    Proof of birth, such as:
    • Hospital discharge form signed by a doctor or a nurse
    • Hospital certificate attesting to the birth
    • 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

  • Documentation that may be submitted as Proof of a Shared Life

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    ​For parents who did not update their marital status before the start of the pregnancy, it is essential to provide evidence of a shared life that spanned at least 300 days before and leading up to the birth.

    The couple must submit a minimum of four pieces of evidence from the following list.
    It's important to note that certain proofs are more compelling than others.

    More Compelling Proofs:

    • A contract for a shared residential apartment (rent or purchase), which includes the names of the partners
    • Joint accounts: bank account, internet payments, telephone, other accounts, tax payments - which include the names of the partners 
    • Legal marital agreement ("registered partnership" or "publicly known")
    • Joint insurance policies: life insurance, home insurance and any other insurance that includes the names of both partners

    Less Compelling Proofs:

    In addition to the previously mentioned proofs, the following supplementary documents can further substantiate a shared life, should they be available:

    • Shared photographs with date imprints, a feature commonly available on mobile phones and digital cameras
    • Records of financial transfers between distinct bank accounts or evidence of a shared bank account
    • Evidence of joint subscriptions to cultural institutions, like theaters, gyms, and more
    • Declarations from Israeli acquaintances detailing their relationship with the applicants.
    Each recommender should provide a copy of their Israeli ID and contact details
    • Proof of shared flights, including boarding passes and flight ticket bookings
    • Documentation of jointly booked accommodations, such as hotels, resorts, apartments, Airbnb, and similar arrangements.
    • Invoices for purchased products or services that specify the names of both partners

    Any other document that may be required at the consul's discretion

    Please note:
    The documents submitted during the meeting as evidence will be carefully reviewed by the consul.
    In some cases, the applicant may be requested to provide supplementary documentation.