What are the working days of the Israeli Embassy?

The Israel Embassy/Consulate operates Monday through Friday and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

To know more, please visit: https://embassies.gov.il/washington/ConsularServices/Pages/consular-services.aspx

The Israel Embassy is in Washington DC, with Ron Dermer serving as the Ambassador. The Embassy offers many services to the Israel Citizen in the United States, such as the Israel passport renewal, attestation certificates, emergency certificates, etc.

3514 International Drive N. W. Washington D.C. 20008
Tel: 202-364-5500
Email: consular@washington.mfa.gov.il

To know more, please visit: https://embassies.gov.il/washington/Pages/default.aspx

What are the primary tasks performed by the Embassy/Consulate of Israel located in Washington DC, USA?

The Embassy/Consulate assists travelers from the United States to Israel, and citizens traveling from Israel to the United States. It also plays a significant role in an educational exchange program sponsored by the Israeli government. To allow for more ease of use and access, the Embassy/Consulate has established multiple Consulates across the country to offer services seamlessly.

What type of passport services are provided by the Israel Embassy/Consulate?

The primary purposes of travel to the United States by Israel nationals are tourism, higher education, employment, and other activities (such as parents visiting children, business events, etc.). In the United States, any foreign resident needs to possess a valid travel document, or the traveler will be deported to their home country. If the travel documents, such as a passport, expired, or were lost, the Embassy would work to provide new records to the traveler.

How many Israel Consulates/Embassy is in the United States to serve travelers?

The Israel Embassy in Washington DC (address listed above) along with Nine Consulates/Embassy spread across the country aid travelers to and from Israel.

Consulate General of Israel – Atlanta

1100 Spring Street. N.W., Suite 440,

Atlanta, GA 30309.

Consulate General of Israel – Boston

20 Park Plaza,

Boston, MA, 02116.

Consulate General of Israel – Chicago

500 West Madison St, Suite 3100,

Chicago, IL 60661.

Consulate General of Israel – Houston

24 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1500,

Houston, TX, 77046.

Consulate General of Israel – Los Angeles

11766 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1600,

Los Angeles, CA, 90025.

Consulate General of Israel – Miami

100 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 1800,

Miami, FL 33132.

Consulate General of Israel – New York

800 2nd Avenue, Floor 13,

New York, NY, 10017.

Consulate General of Israel – Philadelphia

1880 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1818,

Philadelphia, PA 19103.

Consulate General of Israel – San Francisco

456 Montgomery St#2100,

San Francisco, CA, 94104.

Does a Consulate operate out of Washington DC Consulate/Embassy?

There is no separate consular address in Washington DC. Both Embassy and Consular service office located in the same address

Can a traveler submit travel documents to the Israel Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Yes. If the travel requirements of the applicant demand submission documents, they must be submitted by visiting the Israel visa application centre in Washington DC, In the case of an Israel e visa, a visit is not mandatory to the Embassy, Consulate, or Israel authorised visa agent.

Can a traveler collect travel documents from the Israel Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Yes, you must visit the Israel visa application centre in Washington DC to collect the documents. For Israel electronic visa, you do not require to visit.

What are the hours of operation of the Israel Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Israel Embassy working hours are (Monday – Thursday): 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  (Friday): 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Consular Service Hours are9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

On which holidays is the Embassy/Consulate closed?

The list of holidays the Israel Embassy in Washington DC observes can be found at the link below.

https://embassies.gov.il/washington/ConsularServices/Pages/consular-services.aspx

Are there any jurisdictional restrictions regarding services from the Israel Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

Yes, only people residing in the states under consular control of Israel Embassy, Washington DC, are eligible for services like the issue of Israel passport and visa services.

Which states are coming under the jurisdiction of the Israel Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

TheWashington DC Embassy covers the following states and territories: District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia.

Is there an emergency phone number to reach the Washington DC Consulate/Embassy?

For any emergency consular services, please contact number 202-364-5500 and 202-364-5527. The number is available during weekends and other Embassy holidays. 

What cultural activities are supported by the Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

The Embassy works to promote Israel’s arts and culture. Regarding cultural matters, please use https://embassies.gov.il/washington/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/cultural-affairs.aspx.

What is Israel Passport Visa-Free Score?

For each visa-free country, the Israel passport accumulates points that are deciding the visit without even a visa or to acquire a visa upon arrival.

To know more about Israel Visa-Free Score, visit: https://www.passportindex.org/passport/israel/