Israel Embassy in London
The Israel Embassy in London 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.
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Map and Directions
Where is the Israeli Embassy in London located? It is at 18 Grosvenor Gardens, Mayfair, London W1K 4DF. Here are some options to get to the embassy:
- By metro: the nearest station is Hyde Park Corner (Piccadilly line). From there, you can walk or take a taxi.
- By bus: Several public transport vehicles with numbers 8, 10, 13, 14, 22, 38, 52, 74, 87, 94, 196, 274 and 390 stop near the embassy. You need the “Hyde Park Corner” stop.
- By taxi: You can call a taxi from any area of London.
- 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.
- By bike: This option is possible, but not recommended. Traffic outside the embassy is heavy and there are no cycle paths in central London.
Мake sure to check the opening hours of London Israeli Embassy before your visit.
Working Days and Office Hours
The diplomatic office is open to visitors from 09:30 to 12:45 from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays and the days leading up to national Jewish holidays, working hours are reduced. The diplomatic mission receives visitors from 09:30 to 11:30.
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 UK, which are non-working. If the holiday date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the day off is postponed to the nearest date.
Services Offered
The Israeli Embassy in the UK offers a variety of services to Israeli citizens and anyone interested in Israel. Here are the main ones:
- Processing and issuing various types of visas to visit Israel, including tourist, student, work, and visitor visas.
- Registration of marriages between Israeli citizens and foreigners, as long as both partners agree and have prepared all the necessary documents.
- 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.
- Assisting Israeli citizens with a variety of issues related to passport renewal, civil registration, proof of Israeli citizenship, and support in emergency situations.
- 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 London. 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.
- 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.
- Find the Israeli Embassy in London address and contact information. This can usually be done through search engines or on the official website of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Write down the opening hours of the embassy and specify what documents you need to have with you.
- Arrive at the embassy in advance. You may have to wait your turn, especially if you are applying for a visa.
- Be polite and patient with the embassy staff. They can be busy, so don’t rush or annoy them.
- If possible, find out in advance what language the embassy staff speaks so that you can communicate with them without any problems.
- 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 London of the United Kingdom is one of the oldest Israeli embassies outside the country. It was opened in 1951. The history of the embassy is closely linked to the history of diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Kingdom. In 1949, Britain became one of the first countries to recognize Israel’s independence. In the same year, a cooperation agreement was signed between the two countries. In 1956, an Israeli diplomatic mission was opened in London, the first for Israel outside the Middle East.
Since then, the embassy has been actively working to strengthen ties between Israel and the UK in the fields of politics, economy, culture and education.
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