Renouncing Citizenship

APPLICATION TO RENOUNCE ISRAELI NATIONALITY

An Israeli national age 18 and over who is not a resident of Israel, may declare in writing his desire to renounce his Israeli nationality.

He must submit a declaration for renunciation of Israeli nationality to the Consulate, after meeting the following requirements:

1. Fulfillment of his obligations as a national: arranging of status according to Defence Law, registration of: marriage, divorce, children, etc.
2. Submission of proof of another nationality, or an official letter, valid for two years, guaranteeing another nationality.

The following forms are required:

1. Registration form for Israeli nationals abroad
2. Declaration of renunciation of Israeli nationality 

- Children under age 18 will be included in the application for renunciation of the Israeli parent.
- Children age 16-18 included in the application must attach a letter in which they express their consent or non-consent to be included in the request for renunciation.
[lozenge] All sections must be filled in; if you have nothing to fill in, draw a line through that space (for example, if you have no children, draw a line through the section on children rather than leaving it blank).

There is a $50 fee for every adult renunciation form submitted. This can be paid in cash or money order.

You must apply in person at the Consulate.

Note: As long as you have not received confirmation from the Ministry of the Interior of renunciation of nationality, you will continue to be considered an Israeli national.

 

APPLICATION TO RENOUNCE ISRAELI NATIONALITY OF A MINOR

In the case of a minor born outside of Israel, who has nationality by virtue of foreign birth, where neither he nor his parents are residents of Israel, the parents may renounce the nationality of their son/daughter.

One who wishes to renounce the nationality of his child must submit the following:

1. Proof that the minor has another nationality, or a letter valid for two years guaranteeing another nationality.
2. Registration form for Israeli nationals abroad
3. Declaration of renunciation of Israeli nationality

You must apply at the Consulate.