Israeli citizens living abroad must apply for deferment of military service by age 16 years and 4 months, and need it before obtaining a passport. The IDF decides in Israel; the embassy only forwards the file.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Israel, 6 Turrana Street, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT, for residents of Australia (and several Pacific states). Consular reception 09:00-13:00 Mon-Fri; the Tasmanian honorary consulate is not shown as offering these services.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Israel.
How to apply
Post the signed deferment application and registration form with photocopies and a photo to the Consular Section (email not accepted) | watch for the confirmation email | request a passport after approval
Documents you need
- Signed deferment application
- Registration form for Israelis abroad
- Copy of Israeli passport and foreign passport
- One 5x5 cm photo
- Copies of both parents' Israeli and foreign passports
- Contact details
- Custody papers if parents divorced
- Parents' marital status updated in Israel
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: About 8 weeks, can be longer.
Good to know
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Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Israel's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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