Israel Consulate General Toronto

Before your visit

• Location: The consulate general is in the Downtown area of Toronto, Ontario, about 1.9 km in a straight line from the centre of Toronto; the nearest airport is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), about 4.8 km away. The nearest rapid-transit station is Bloor-Yonge (TTC subway/LRT, less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap)

About the Consulate General of Israel in Toronto

The consul general is Nadav Arieh Zysblat, according to the Global Affairs Canada list. It is one of 2 career consular posts of Israel in Canada listed in the Global Affairs Canada list. The consular department has its own telephone line, (416) 640-8505, and e-mail address; the emergency line (416) 823-7215 also works on weekends and after office hours, according to the consulate general’s website.

Documents checklist

What Israeli citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Israeli government information:

Israeli travel document (passport) abroad

• Missions abroad issue non-biometric passports (biometric passports are issued only in Israel)
• Contact the consular department by e-mail first, quoting your 9-digit Israeli ID number and personal details
• Two recent photos, 5 × 5 cm, on a white background
• Your last Israeli travel document and the signed application form
• In person: first-time applicants, minors, lost/stolen/damaged documents and citizens who have not visited Israel for 10 years – adult renewals can often be sent by post
• Minors: copies of both parents’ passports; parents sign the form before a notary

Sources: Embassy of Israel in the USA – issuance of travel documents (passport), Government of Israel (gov.il) – issue or extend Israeli travel documents abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.

Other consulates in Toronto

89 other countries are represented in Toronto, among them: Italy (consulate general), Jamaica (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Kazakhstan (consulate), Kosovo (consulate general), Lithuania (honorary), Luxembourg (honorary), Malaysia (honorary), Mali (honorary), Malta (consulate general), Mexico (consulate general), Monaco (honorary), Morocco (consulate general), Netherlands (consulate general), North Macedonia (consulate general), Norway (honorary), Pakistan (consulate general), Panama (consulate general), Peru (consulate general), South Korea (consulate general). The full list of all 90 missions is on the overview page for Canada.

Closing days

According to the Israeli foreign ministry website, the consulate general is closed on these days:

• 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
• 16 February 2026 – Family Day
• 2 April 2026 – Passover
• 3 April 2026 – Passover Sheni and Good Friday
• 6 April 2026 – Easter Monday
• 8 April 2026 – Passover, day 7
• 9 April 2026 – Passover, day 8
• 22 April 2026 – Israel’s Independence Day
• 18 May 2026 – Victoria Day
• 22 May 2026 – Shavuot
• 1 July 2026 – Canada Day
• 30 July 2026 – Shabbaton day
• 3 August 2026 – Civic Holiday
• 7 September 2026 – Labour Day
• 21 September 2026 – Yom Kippur
• 2 October 2026 – Simchat Torah Eve
• 12 October 2026 – Thanksgiving
• 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day

Emergency assistance

For emergencies, Israeli citizens can call (416) 823-7215, the number given by the Israeli foreign ministry website. In Canada, dial 911 for the police, an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice).

Diplomatic missions of Israel in Canada

Israel in Canada

Measured in a straight line from Toronto, the nearest other Israeli office is the Embassy in Ottawa (about 350 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Toronto.

• Ottawa (350 km) – Embassy of Israel in Canada
• Montreal (500 km) – Consulate General (Quebec)
• Toronto – Consulate General (this page)