How To Register Your Address In Israel: Explained

Register Your Address In Israel

Embarking on the journey for registering your address in Israel, where navigating the bureaucratic maze can feel like an Olympic sport, right? Fear not, intrepid expats! We’ve got you covered for this!

In this article, we break down the process step by step, ensuring you breeze through the paperwork and settle into your Israeli abode hassle-free.

Let’s dive in!

How Is Israel An Expat Destination?

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Israel’s economy is robust, and the country is very wealthy. This appeals to many expats who move here to enjoy high living standards. 

Such standards, however, are only accessible to those with significant financial resources. 

Everyday events such as eating out, going to the cinema, and going shopping have high costs to supplement the hefty security investment required by business owners to protect their customers.

The majority of expats in Israel have relocated here for religious purposes. This is easy to do if you are Jewish, as Israeli law states that all Jews can freely settle in Israel.

How Is Housing In Israel?

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Finding housing in Israel can be done through online portals, newspapers, word of mouth, and real estate agents. 

Duplexes, durags, and apartments, the most common housing type in Israel, are examples of house types. 

If you are wondering how to rent a house in Israel, it is best to wait until you arrive in the country. 

You will be able to visit places in person this way. In Israel, rental contracts typically last an entire year, but this can be negotiated with the landlord.

Tel Aviv’s average rent for a three-bedroom apartment is 5,500 ILS (1,551 USD).

How Is Applying For A Certificate Of Residence In Israel?

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To apply for a certificate of residence by email, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Gather The Documents That You Need

To apply for a certificate of residence, you will need:

  • A valid passport or ID card.
  • Proof Of Address: This can be proof of registration with your municipality. If this is unavailable in your country, a bank statement or utility bill from the past month bearing your name and address or a rental contract bearing your name and address.
  • You must provide proof that you are legally resident in the country in question, such as a residence permit, work permit, or student visa.

When you have gathered all the documents, make a PDF. Please note: photos of documents will not be accepted.

Step 2: Email The Documents To The Embassy

Send an email to the embassy in Tel Aviv: tel-ca@minbuza.nl

In your email, you should state:

  • The type of document you need (in the subject line)
  • Your initials and surname (in the subject line)
  • Your phone number
  • Why do you need the certificate? This will be included on the certificate.

Attach the required documents to your email as PDFs.

You may be asked to send extra documents if your application needs to be completed, if anything needs clarification, or if we have questions.

Step 3: Pay The Fee

Applying for a consular certificate costs money. Once we have established your application is complete, you will receive an email containing:

  • Your Reference Number: When you pay the fee, give this number as the payment reference. If you do not, it may take longer for your certificate to be issued.
  • Information About How To Pay: You must transfer the amount in euros to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs account in The Hague’s account.

Follow the payment instructions in the email. The fee for a consular certificate is €30.

Step 4: Receive The Certificate

Once your payment has been received and processed, your application will be processed in an average of 10 working days. 

It will take longer if you are asked to send extra documents because your application is incomplete.

Once your payment has been received and processed, you will be notified when you can collect the certificate.

Who Can Change Your Address Online?

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You can register a new address online for yourself and your children who are under 18 if you’re:

  • An Israeli citizen or resident 
  • and currently in Israel

You can also register with a different address to receive mail by post. When applying in person, you always need your ID card.

You’ll need to apply in person and submit supporting documents if:

  • If you registered a new address within the last 12 months, you’ll need a lease contract or letter of explanation.
  • You’re a parent and divorced, separated, or not married, and want to change your child’s address and they are under 18: 

You’ll need your original divorce agreement, or you can apply in person with the other parent. You’ll both need your IDs.

You’re over 18, and the new address is registered to your parents:

  • You’ll need written consent from one of your parents and their ID
  • If you’re a soldier or student registered to your parents’ previous address, you don’t need their consent but must still apply in person with your ID.

You’ll also need to apply in person if the new address is:

  • Somewhere you’ve been registered before: You’ll need a lease contract or letter of explanation
  • In a small locality (Yishuv) of under 15,000 residents, You’ll need supporting documents from the locality secretary In Eilat. 
  • You’ll need to apply in person at the Population and Immigration Authority offices in Eilat with your ID and proof of residence in Eilat.

Applying if you have been appointed a guardian or if you are someone’s guardian

  • If you’ve been appointed a guardian or are someone’s guardian, you’ll need to apply in person with your ID.
  • If you’ve been appointed a guardian and understand the application, you don’t need your guardian’s consent. You’ll need your ID and additional documents listed above.
  • If you’re someone’s guardian, including parents who are guardians of their child over 18, you must submit an original guardianship order and your ID.
  • If more than one guardian has been appointed, they must all grant consent to change the registered address in person and ID.

Conclusion

As we conclude, armed with this comprehensive guide, you’re well-equipped to tackle the address registration process in Israel with confidence.

Stay tuned for more practical tips and witty insights, and may your Israeli address become your home sweet home in no time.

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