This guide was written prior to the October 2023 escalation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinian militant groups. The ongoing conflict has markedly affected the safety and advisability of travel to the region. Please consult with relevant authorities and exercise extreme caution when considering travel to Israel and the surrounding areas.

Israeli embassies

  • Israeli Embassy, Washington, DC, United States: +1 202 364 5500
  • Israeli Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 20 7957 9500
  • Israeli Embassy, Ottawa, Canada: +1 613 750 7500
  • Israeli Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 2 6215 4500
  • Israeli Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 12 470 3500
  • Israeli Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 1 230 9400
  • Consulate of Israel, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 4 439 9514

Foreign embassies in Israel

  • United States Embassy, Jerusalem: +972 2 630 4000
  • British Embassy, Tel Aviv: +972 3 725 1222
  • Canadian Embassy, Tel Aviv: +972 3 636 3300
  • Australian Embassy, Tel Aviv: +972 3 693 5000
  • South African Embassy, Tel Aviv: +972 3 525 2566
  • Irish Embassy, Tel Aviv: +972 3 696 4166
  • New Zealand Embassy, Ankara, Turkey (also responsible for Israel): +90 312 446 3333

Further reading

►Read Moving to Israel for a general overview of the country

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