How to obtain an emergency passport (temporary) or travel document in Israel:
Where to Apply
- Ben Gurion Airport:
- Only if your flight/departure is within 48 hours.
- Open 24/7 (except Fridays/holiday eves until 2 PM, Saturdays/holidays from 9 PM).
- Population and Immigration Authority Offices:
- If traveling in more than 48 hours, you must visit one of their offices by appointment only.
Eligibility
You qualify for an emergency passport if:
- You’re traveling with family and are the only one with an invalid passport.
- You’re an IDF soldier (not a reservist).
- You or a first-degree relative needs emergency medical/humanitarian aid.
- A first-degree relative died abroad.
- Your passport has a printing error preventing travel.
- You’re part of an urgent state delegation.
- Special national emergencies (e.g., war, natural disasters, economic crisis).
Note: Issuance is at the discretion of passport officials.
Required Documents
- ID (Teudat Zehut).
- Previous passport (if available).
- 2 passport photos.
- Proof of payment + flight tickets (or land crossing receipt).
- For minors/others:
- Their presence + ID/passport.
- Guardianship proof + consent from the other parent (if applicable).
Cost
- Fees apply (discount available for online payment).
Key Notes
- Appointments are mandatory for office applications (>48 hours before travel).
- Emergency passports are temporary and valid only for the immediate trip.
For the latest updates, check the Population and Immigration Authority website.
Here’s how you can find the nearest office or schedule an appointment for an emergency passport/travel document in Israel:
1. Find the Nearest Population and Immigration Authority Office
You can locate the closest office using:
- Official Government Portal: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/population_and_immigration_authority
- Google Maps: Search for “Misrad Hapnim” (Ministry of Interior) or “Population and Immigration Authority” near you.
2. Schedule an Appointment Online
- Visit the online appointment system:
🔗 https://piba.gov.il/ (Hebrew) - Select “Passport Services” → “Emergency Passport (Temporary)”
- Choose your preferred location & time.
3. Walk-in at Ben Gurion Airport (If Traveling Within 48 Hours)
- No appointment needed—just go to the Population and Immigration Authority desk (open 24/7, except Shabbat/holidays).
- Bring all required documents (ID, photos, flight tickets, payment proof).
Need Further Help?
- Call the Authority: 📞 3450 (from Israel) or +972 2 629 4666 (from abroad).
- Visit a “Misrad Hapnim” branch for urgent inquiries.
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