Israel Embassy in Berlin

The Israel Embassy in Berlin is one of the most important and significant diplomatic missions of this country. It deals with issues related to visa and migration processes, as well as provides services for registration and legalization of documents.

Map and Directions

Country	Germany
City	Berlin
Address	Auguste-Viktoria-Straße 74-76
Working days	Monday – Friday
Hours	9:30 – 12:30
Phone	+49 30 8904 5511
Fax	+49 30 8904 5511
Email	consul-asst2@berlin.mfa.gov.il
Website	embassies.gov.il/berlin/Pages/default.aspx
Time difference between Jerusalem and Berlin	– 1 Hour

Where is the Israeli Embassy in Berlin located? It is at Auguste-Viktoria-Straße 74-76. Here are some options to get to the embassy: 

1. By S-Bahn: the nearest station is “Hohenzollerndamm”. From there, you can walk or take a taxi. 
2. By bus: Several public transport vehicles with numbers 110 stop near the embassy. You need the “Elgersburger Str” stop. 
3. By taxi: You can call a taxi from any area of Berlin.
4. By car: If you choose this option, please note that parking in the embassy area may be limited or expensive. It is better to leave your car in a paid parking lot and get to the embassy on foot. 
5. By bike: This option is possible, but not recommended. Traffic outside the embassy is heavy and there are no cycle paths in Schmargendorf. 

Мake sure to check the opening hours of Berlin Israeli Embassy before your visit.

Working Days and Office Hours

The diplomatic office is open to visitors from 09:30 to 12:30 from Monday to Friday. On the days leading up to national Jewish holidays, working hours are reduced. The Consular Service receives visitors from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday..

In addition to Saturdays and Sundays, employees of the Israeli Embassy rest on national and religious Jewish holidays. It also does not operate on important holidays in the Germany, which are non-working. If the holiday date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the day off is postponed to the nearest date.

To be sure, it is better to contact the embassy in advance to make an appointment by phone +49 30 8904 5511 or by Israeli Embassy Berlin e-mail address: consul-asst2@berlin.mfa.gov.il.

Services Offered

The Israeli Embassy in the Germany offers a variety of services to Israeli citizens and anyone interested in Israel. Here are the main ones: 

1. Processing and issuing various types of visas to visit Israel, including tourist, student, work, and visitor visas. 
2. Registration of marriages between Israeli citizens and foreigners, as long as both partners agree and have prepared all the necessary documents.
3. Provision of civil and consular services for legalization of documents, certification of copies, execution of birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, request and translation of documents. 
4. Assisting Israeli citizens with a variety of issues related to passport renewal, civil registration, proof of Israeli citizenship, and support in emergency situations. 
5. Advising tourists on entry into Israel, accommodation, transportation, health insurance, and other aspects of travel.  

The mission organizes cultural and educational events: exhibitions, lectures, seminars and conferences.

How to behave at the embassy

It is necessary to seriously prepare for a visit to an important diplomatic mission of the country. In your mind’s eye, imagine what questions you might be asked. Find out from people who have already visited the Israeli embassy in Berlin. 

Be calm, don’t be nervous. If you’re doing well, you don’t have to worry. 

Here are some more tips to help you solve problems during one visit. 

1. Prepare for your visit to the embassy in advance: gather all the necessary documents, make a list of questions and prepare all the necessary visa applications and questionnaires. 
2. Find the Israeli Embassy in Berlin address and contact information. This can usually be done through search engines or on the official website of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. Write down the opening hours of the embassy and specify what documents you need to have with you. 
4. Arrive at the embassy in advance. You may have to wait your turn, especially if you are applying for a visa. 
5. Be polite and patient with the embassy staff. They can be busy, so don’t rush or annoy them. 
6. If possible, find out in advance what language the embassy staff speaks so that you can communicate with them without any problems. 
7. Feel free to ask questions and clarify details if something is not clear to you. 

After submitting the documents, you may be asked to come back for the result later. In this case, comply with all the deadlines provided and be sure to bring all the documents you may need. 

Historical Insights

The Israeli Embassy in Berlin holds a significant place in the historical and diplomatic landscape between Israel and Germany. The establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany in 1965 was a monumental step, given the history of the Holocaust. The Israeli Embassy in Berlin was not opened immediately due to the complexities of the relationship and the political climate of the time.

An integral part of the embassy’s mission has been Holocaust education and remembrance. This involves close collaboration with German institutions to ensure the memory of the Holocaust is preserved and lessons from it are disseminated broadly.

The current Israeli Ambassador to Germany is Ron Prosor. He took office in August 2022 and brought with him a wealth of diplomatic experience, including previous roles as Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations and the United Kingdom. Prosor’s appointment reflects the significant relationship between Israel and Germany, and he has been active in strengthening this bilateral cooperation​.