Passports for children

Passport applications are submitted in person at the Embassy in Tel Aviv. You must book an appointment in advance. To book an appointment, go to Booking an appointment

Both parents/legal guardians must appear in person at the embassy to give their consent for the passport application. Consent can be given for a one-time passport issuance or as lasting consent for all passport issuances until the child turns 18 years. 

It is not possible to apply for a Norwegian passport without a Norwegian ID-number. People without a Norwegian ID must first follow these procedures: First time passport and personal ID-number (LINK)  

Claims of legal custody need to be supported by documentation. 

Required documents at the appointment:  

• The child's passport that will be renewed and, if expired, another valid passport 

• Valid passport for both guardians 

• For the Norwegian parent: proof of valid residency in Israel (Israeli passport or residence permit/visa)   

• If the Norwegian parent was born in Norway and has Israeli citizenship:  

The document "Certificate Attesting Israeli Citizenship" from the Ministry of Interior (original, in English) Request a Certificate of Israeli Citizenship | Population and Immigration Authority 

• If the Norwegian parent was born in Israel:  

The certificate “Vedtak om bibeholdsbevilling” from UDI, showing that the Norwegian citizenship was retained after the age of 22 (if the parent has never lived in Norway) Want to renew: Keeping your Norwegian citizenship (retention of citizenship) - UDI 

• A printed confirmation of payment of application fee (can be sent to us by email in advance of the appointment)For information regarding payment, go to: Payment information