Diplomatic representation of Israel in Australia
Israeli Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Israel in Canberra represents the State of Israel in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for Israeli citizens and other eligible applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Israeli Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Israel in Canberra is Israel’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Friday, 9:00 am–2:30 pm
Appointments: contact the Consular Department during its published telephone enquiry hours to arrange an appointment and confirm the requirements for your service.
Embassy location
Where is the Israeli Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Israel is located in Yarralumla, Canberra.
The embassy and its Consular Department are located at 6 Turrana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should arrange any required appointment before travelling to the mission.
About the mission
About the Israeli Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Israel in Canberra is Israel’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents the Israeli government and supports bilateral political, economic, cultural and diplomatic relations.
The embassy includes a Consular Department that provides services for Israeli citizens and eligible non-Israeli applicants.
The mission also serves several Pacific countries as part of its regional consular responsibilities.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Consular Department provides a range of services for Israeli citizens and other eligible applicants.
Passports and travel documents
Israeli citizens can apply for renewal or extension of Israeli travel documents and obtain information about other passport-related procedures.
Civil and personal status services
The Consular Department handles procedures including registration of children born abroad and changes of name or marital status.
Visas and authentication
The embassy provides visa information and selected notarisation, authentication and certification services for eligible applicants.
Service requirements: each consular procedure has its own supporting-document and attendance requirements. Review the official instructions before attending the embassy.
Planning your visit
Appointments at the Israeli Embassy in Canberra
Consular visitors should arrange appointments through the Consular Department.
The embassy currently advises applicants to call the Consular Department during published telephone enquiry hours to arrange appointments.
Telephone enquiries are currently available Monday to Friday from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Applicants should confirm the documents and forms required for their particular procedure before travelling.
Before visiting: arrange your appointment first and confirm that your service requires personal attendance.
Regional responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
The Embassy of Israel in Canberra provides consular services across Australia and several Pacific countries.
The embassy’s official website states that the Canberra Consular Department serves residents of Australia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Nauru.
It also covers Kiribati and Tuvalu together with the Embassy of Israel in Wellington, and handles certain matters relating to New Caledonia.
Within Australia, Israel also maintains a Consulate in Tasmania. DFAT lists its jurisdiction as Tasmania and identifies the head of post as an Honorary Consul.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Check the current appointment and document requirements before travelling to the Israeli Embassy.
Arrange an appointment
Contact the Consular Department during its published enquiry hours to arrange a visit where required.
Prepare your documents
Review the official checklist for your passport, visa, civil-status or document procedure and bring all required supporting documents.
Check regional responsibility
The Canberra embassy serves Australia and several Pacific countries, while Tasmania also has an honorary consular post.
Important: consular procedures, appointment arrangements and travel-document requirements can change. Always check the latest official Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidance before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Israeli Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Israeli Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Israel is located at 6 Turrana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Israeli Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted on +61 2 6215 4500. The Consular Department also lists +61 2 6215 4585.
What email should I use for consular enquiries?
Consular enquiries relating to passports, visas, certificates and similar matters can be sent to consular@canberra.mfa.gov.il.
What are the embassy’s opening hours?
DFAT currently lists Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and Friday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
When can I call the Consular Department?
The embassy currently lists telephone enquiry hours from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
What services does the Consular Department provide?
Services include Israeli travel documents, visas, registration of children born abroad, changes of name or marital status, notarisation and authentication procedures.
Does Israel have another consular post in Australia?
Yes. DFAT currently lists a Consulate of Israel in Tasmania with jurisdiction over Tasmania.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details, consular services and regional responsibilities on this page.