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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

The health and safety of Australians overseas is our highest priority. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our ability to provide some services may be limited. We will continue to prioritise consular services to those in genuine need.

The Australian Embassy is following Israeli guidance and limiting our office operations to essential staff, but we remain open and ready to support Australians in Israel.

Please note. as of Monday 23 August, you will be asked to present a valid Green Pass as a condition of entry to the Embassy. If you are not eligible to obtain a Green Pass, you may present a current negative COVID-19 test result.

For consular assistance from 08:00am-12:30pm and 13:00pm-16:30pm

call +972 3 6935000.

For assistance after working hours, please call +61 2 6261 3305

Smartraveller information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS TO AUSTRALIA

From 9pm AEDT 20 March 2020, only Australian citizens, residents and immediate family members can travel to Australia. From 28 March, all international travellers arriving in Australia must complete 14 days of self-isolation in designated facilities in their city of arrival, before they can go home.

Click here for information from the Department of Home Affairs.

To receive up-to-date information from the Embassy, including on available travel options(if any), the local situation and consular services, please visit our Facebook page here and/or follow the Ambassador on Twitter here.

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Ambassador's Message

Welcome to the website of the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv. I'm delighted to be here in Israel and look forward to advancing the dynamic bilateral relationship and especially working with the Australian-Israeli community.

This site contains a broad range of information on the Embassy's services.

The information and links on this site are aimed at answering the most commonly asked questions about Australia. The site covers services for Australian citizens, as well as information on immigration and visas.

The site also contains links to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Australian Government websites. These links are designed to assist those looking for information on COVID-19, Trade, Cultural, Aid or other Government services.

Despite the challenges of COVID-19, it's an exciting time in the bilateral relationship with growing commercial and innovation linkages, and strong people-to-people links. I look forward to working with you.

Paul Griffiths, Ambassador

Latest news

The Australian Passport Office has introduced a new portal for clients to complete their passport applications online. This will require clients to first register for an account before completing their passport application.

If clients face any issues when completing the passport application or during the account registration process, they should contact the Embassy.

Appointment system for passports and notarial services

An appointment is required for all passport and notarial services provided by the Australian Embassy, Tel Aviv.

Privacy Policy

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) uses third-party software (Setmore) to manage the Embassy's appointments. Your personal information (including your name and contact details) will be collected by DFAT via Setmore to book your appointment and for related purposes. By proceeding with this booking, you are consenting to the collection of this information by Setmore on DFAT's behalf for these purposes. If this information is not collected, DFAT's ability to arrange your appointment will be limited. Your personal information will be handled by Setmore in accordance with Setmore's Privacy Policy, and by DFAT in accordance with DFAT's Privacy Policy.

Smartraveller

Smartraveller has the latest, authoritative travel advice so that you can be informed and prepared about overseas travel. Subscribe to receive travel advice updates - by simply supplying your name and email address - straight to your inbox.

You can now also subscribe to the new SMS service - by supplying your mobile number - to receive critical alerts in the event of a crisis overseas.

In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.