Police certificatesLast checked October 20, 2026
Police certificate for Israel
Criminal Information Certificateתעודת מידע פליליOnlineEmbassy or consulateOfficial page(opens in a new tab)
- Local name
- תעודת מידע פלילי
- Issued by
- Israel Police (Criminal Register); authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- How to apply
- Order the certificate from the Israel Police website on gov.il, or request it through an Israeli embassy/consulate using the Request for Criminal Information form with a passport copy.
- From abroad
- Email or bring the completed form, passport copy (plus the passport used while in Israel for foreigners) and destination details to an Israeli mission; the certificate is sent to the entitled receiving body, or to the applicant only with a signed declaration.
- Fee
- FreeFree at the Lisbon embassy; apostille 10 EUR there, plus mailing costs. Fees vary by mission.
- Processing time
- At least 40 days (per Embassy of Israel, Lisbon)
- Notes
- Available to Israeli citizens and foreigners aged 12+. Issued in Hebrew and English, but the list of convictions is in Hebrew only. A parent must appear in person for a minor.
Not confirmed
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- gov.il returned HTTP 403 to automated access; online police request steps not read directly
- Hebrew local name is the common rendering, not confirmed on the page read
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