TO ALL APPLICANTS:

Unobtainable Birth Certificates:

If the birth certificate is unavailable and Israel does not have diplomatic relations with the country of birth, you may submit a birth extract (Tamzit Rishum) from the Israeli Ministry of the Interior.

Police Certificates:

The Israeli police certificate must be sent directly to the American Embassy in Tel Aviv. Police records submitted by the applicant are not acceptable.

Marriage and Divorce Certificates:

Jewish marriage & divorce certificates from the Rabbinate must be certified by the Rabbinate Department at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem (Tel. 02-5311170/164/161).

Muslim marriage & divorce certificates from the Sheikh must be certified by the Sha’ariya Court at the Ministry of Justice in Jerusalem (Tel. 02-6541558/9).

Christian marriage & divorce certificates from the Church must be certified by the Christian Department at the Ministry of Interior in Jerusalem (Tel. 02-6217000/04)."