Medibank Private and other recent data breaches

If you have been advised that your Israeli or other foreign passport has been compromised in the Medibank Private cyber attack or one of the other recent data breaches, please click here for further information.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR AUSTRALIANS WISHING TO APPLY FOR PASSPORTS:

The Australian Passport Office (APO) is currently seeing strong demand for passports. For this reason, it is advising its customers to apply for or renew their passport well ahead of their planned travel dates. Passports are currently subject to around 10 weeks delivery time so planning well ahead is important.

Click on the "Australians" tab above for passports information and forms.

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 trade, tourism, cultural, aid or other Government services.

It’s an exciting time in the bilateral relationship, with growing commercial, investment and innovation linkages and strong people-to-people links. I look forward to working with you.

Ralph King, Ambassador

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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.

Visit: www.smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe or connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.

If you require immediate assistance you can call the Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.

Job Vacancies

Please see our vacancies page for current employment opportunities at the Embassy.

Tel Aviv Embassy Public Holidays 2023

Monday 2 January New Year's Day (in Lieu)

Thursday 6 April First Day Passover

Friday 7 April Good Friday

Monday 10 April Easter Monday

Wednesday 12 April Last day Passover

Wednesday 26 April Independence Day

Friday 26 May Shavu'ot

Monday 12 June Birthday of the Sovereign

Monday 25 September Yom Kippur

Monday 25 December Christmas Day

Tuesday 26 December Boxing Day

Wednesday 27 December Additional DFAT Public Holiday

Thursday 28 December Additional DFAT Public Holiday

Friday 29 December Additional DFAT Public Holiday