Israel Embassy in Paris

The Israel Embassy in Paris 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	France
City	Paris
Address	3 rue Rabelais
Working days	Monday – Friday
Hours	9:00 – 18:30 Mo-Thu, 9:00 – 15:30 Friday
Phone	+33 0140 76 55 13
Fax	+33 1 40 76 55 55
Email	consularinfo@paris.mfa.gov.il
Website	https://embassies.gov.il/paris/Pages/default.aspx
Time difference between Jerusalem and Paris	– 1 Hour

Where is the Israeli Embassy in Paris located? It is at 3 rue Rabelais. Here are some options to get to the embassy: 

1. By metro: the nearest station is “Saint-Philippe-du-Roule”. From there, you can walk or take a taxi. 
2. By bus: Several public transport vehicles with numbers 52 stop near the embassy. You need the “Matignon – Saint-Honoré” stop. 
3. By taxi: You can call a taxi from any area of Paris.
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 Élysée. 

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

Working Days and Office Hours

The diplomatic office is open to visitors from 09:00 to 18:30 from Monday to Thursday, 09:00 – 15:30 on Friday. On Fridays and the days leading up to national Jewish holidays, working hours are reduced. The Consular Services receives visitors from 9:30 to 12:30pm from Monday to Friday

In addition to Saturdays and Sundays, Israeli Embassy staff rest on national and religious Jewish holidays. The Embassy also does not work on important French holidays, which are non-working holidays. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the day off is moved to the next available date.

To be sure, it is better to contact the embassy in advance to make an appointment by phone +33 01 4076 55 13 or by Israeli Embassy Paris e-mail address: consularinfo@paris.mfa.gov.il.

Services Offered

The Israeli Embassy in the France 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 Paris. 

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 Paris 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 Paris was established shortly after the State of Israel was declared in 1948. France recognized Israel in January 1949, and diplomatic relations were formally established. The early years of the embassy were marked by efforts to strengthen political and cultural ties between the two nations. In recent decades, the embassy has focused on promoting Israel’s technological and economic interests in France, leveraging France’s status as a global leader in various industries. This includes fostering partnerships in technology, renewable energy, and biotechnology.

The embassy also plays an important role in engaging with the large Jewish community in France, which is the largest in Europe. It works to address issues of anti-Semitism and to promote Jewish culture and heritage. The Israeli Embassy in Paris continues to be a vital institution for managing the relationship between Israel and France, addressing both traditional diplomatic concerns and contemporary challenges.

The current Israeli Ambassador to France is Aliza Bin-Noun. She has held this position since August 2015, making significant contributions to Israeli diplomacy in France and also serving concurrently as the Israeli Ambassador to Monaco.