The Embassy of Israel in Berlin is the official diplomatic representation of Israel in Germany, providing consular services for Israeli nationals residing in or travelling through Germany.
Contact Details
| Address | Auguste-Viktoria-Straße 74-76, 14193 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 89 04 55 00 |
| Fax | +49 30 89 04 55 55 |
| botschaft@israel.de | |
| Website | www.israel.de |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Ron Prosor, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +49 30 89 04 55 30 |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 – 14:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may very on public holidays or due to special circumstances. We recommend confirming before you visit.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 – 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 – 11:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Israeli Embassy is at Auguste-Viktoria-Straße 74–76 in Berlin-Grunewald. Expect thorough security checks at the entrance.
- Telephone: +49 30 89 04 55 00.
- Tourists: No visa is needed, but you must register online with ETA-IL before travel.
About the Israeli Embassy in Berlin
The embassy represents Israel in Germany. Diplomatic relations were established in 1965, and the special relationship shaped by the Holocaust remains central. Today the two countries cooperate closely on science, technology, security and youth exchange.
Israel also has a Consulate General in Munich.
Which Israeli office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
The embassy’s area is derived from the Munich district. Munich receives visitors by appointment only.
Consular services
- Israeli passports and travel documents
- Registration of births and marriages
- Visas for those not eligible for ETA-IL
- Powers of attorney and certification of documents
Documents checklist
Before you fly to Israel
- An approved ETA-IL, applied for on the official Israeli government portal
- A passport valid for at least three months beyond your trip (six months if you need a visa); the identity card is not accepted
- Children under 16 travelling alone or with one parent: a consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment for passport and visa matters. Visits without an appointment are generally not possible.
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Israel
German citizens born after 1 January 1928 do not need a visa for stays of up to three months, but must register with ETA-IL before travel.
- Airlines check ETA-IL approval before departure.
- People who were previously expelled, stayed illegally or were refused entry must have their case reviewed and get a visa.
- Germans who are also citizens of, or were born in, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq or Iran need a separate permit.
- Check the current travel advice: the Federal Foreign Office warns against travel to the Gaza Strip and to some border areas.
Travelling from Israel to Germany
Israeli citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180 days.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Italy (embassy), Jamaica (embassy), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (embassy), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (embassy), Liberia (embassy), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (embassy), Lithuania (embassy), Luxembourg (embassy), North Korea (embassy), Republic of Korea (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays in Berlin and on Israeli holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover and Independence Day, whose dates follow the Hebrew calendar. It also closes early on Fridays.
Emergency assistance
Israeli nationals in Germany
Contact the embassy or the Consulate General in Munich if your passport is lost or stolen.
German nationals in Israel
The German Embassy in Tel Aviv is responsible. Honorary consuls in Haifa and Eilat help in emergencies. Germans in the region should register on the Federal Foreign Office’s crisis list (Elefand).
Diplomatic missions between Israel and Germany
Israel in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Israeli office is the Consulate General in Munich (about 500 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Israel (this page)
- Munich – Consulate General (500 km) (Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
Germany in Israel
- Tel Aviv – German Embassy
- Haifa – Honorary Consulate
- Eilat – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Israeli Embassy in Berlin
What is ETA-IL?
An online travel authorisation that visa-exempt visitors, including Germans, must obtain before flying to Israel.
Can I enter Israel with my German identity card?
No. A passport is required.
Why does it matter that I was born before 1928?
German citizens born before 1 January 1928 still need a visa for Israel.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Israel, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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