Germany

Ms. Elend Rif Ellen

Honorary Consul · South

Appointed October 31, 2019

An honorary consul is not an embassy.

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Honorary consuls: Germany
Appointed: October 31, 2019
Area: South
GDP per person: US$60,4962025

Details

Email: elleneilat@gmail.com
Address: neviottzofit eliat 8881200
Area: South
Appointed: October 31, 2019

Germany: diplomatic missions in Israel — Embassy · Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

Address: Tel Aviv Hashlosha 2 6706054
Telephone: 03-693 1313

Israel’s mission in Germany — Embassy · Berlin

Address: EMBASSY AUGUSTE VICTORIA STR. 74-76 14193 BERLIN
Public hours: Mon - Fri 09:30 12:30
Telephone: 00-49-30-89045500
Email: info@berlin.mfa.gov.il
Website: embassies.gov.il/berlin
Visa required for Israelis: No
Visa required to visit Israel: No

Israel’s mission in Germany — Consulate General · Munich

Address: CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE STATE ISRAEL BARER STR. 19 MUNICH 80333
Public hours: Mon - Thu 09:30 12:30 Fri 09:30 11:30
Telephone: 00-49-895-43486500
Website: embassies.gov.il/munchen
Visa required for Israelis: No
Visa required to visit Israel: No

Germany in figures

GDP: US$5,051 bn2025
GDP per person: US$60,4962025
Economic growth: 0.2%2025
Inflation: 2.2%2025
Life expectancy: 80.8 years2024
Internet users: 93.5%2024
International tourist arrivals: 12,449,0002020
Urban population: 82.1%2025

World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)

Do citizens of Germany need a visa for Israel?

Citizens of Germany with a national passport do not need a visa to enter Israel.

National passport: No visa needed
Biometric passport: No visa needed
Diplomatic passport: No visa needed
Service passport: No visa needed
Visa fee: No fee

Flying from Israel to Germany

Airports serving the capital

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Berlin — 2,850 km from Ben Gurion, about 4 hr 5 min of flying (estimate)

Major airport nearest to Israel

Munich Airport (MUC), Munich — 2,660 km from Ben Gurion, about 3 hr 50 min of flying (estimate)

Ben Gurion flight board: BER

Great-circle distance from Ben Gurion Airport. Flight time is an estimate (800 km/h plus 30 minutes), not a timetable. Airports: OurAirports (public domain). Flag: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

Israeli travel warnings for Germany

National Security Council threat level: 2 of 4

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Stay vigilant, listen to the media.
Translated from the official Hebrew text.
National Security Council · Official recommendation (Hebrew)
Escalation in expressions of hostility towards Israelis and Jews: Harassment, threats, incitement, vandalism, and sometimes also physical attacks. Casual threat level (2): It is recommended to take increased precautionary measures.
Translated from the official Hebrew text.

Treaties between Israel and Germany (23)

Agreement between the Government of the State of Israel and The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany concerning Financial Support for Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority for Holocaust Research, Documentation, Education and CommemorationCulture. Education. Science · Signed Jun 10, 2020 · In force Apr 12, 2021 · English · Hebrew · German
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ON THE GAINFUL OCCUPATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE FAMILIES OF A DIPLOMATIC MISSION OR CAREER CONSULAR POSTDiplomatic Cooperation · Signed Jun 22, 2007 · In force Sep 11, 2011 · English · Hebrew · German
AGREEMEMENT ON THE INCREASE ON THE FOUNDATION'S CAPITAL OF THE GERMAN-ISRAEL FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTCulture. Education. Science · Signed Jun 24, 2005 · In force Feb 13, 2006 · English · Hebrew · German
MOU between the Ministry of Education of the State of Israel and the Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizen, Women and Youth of the Federal Republic of Germany on Establishment of Coordination Offices for Israeli German Youth ExchangeCulture. Education. Science · Signed Feb 17, 2000 · In force Feb 17, 2000 · English · Hebrew · German
ADDITION TO THE AGREEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY BETWEEN THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANYSocial Matters · Signed Feb 12, 1995 · In force Jun 1, 1996 · German · Hebrew
Agreement between the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of the State of Israel on Cooperation in the Area of Intellectual PropertyIntellectual Property · Signed Mar 3, 1989 · In force Feb 26, 1990 · English · German · Hebrew
Agreement between the Federal Minister for Research and Technology of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Minister of Science and Development of the State of Israel on the Establishment of a Foundation for Scientific Research and DevelopmentResearch and Development, Culture. Education. Science · Signed Jul 4, 1986 · In force Jul 4, 1986 · English · German · Hebrew
Amendment to the Convention on Social Security between the State of Israel and the Federal Republic of GermanySocial Matters · Signed Jan 7, 1986 · In force Jan 1, 1987 · English · German
EXCHANGE OF LETTERS CONSTITUTING A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF AMATEUR RADIO STATIONS BETWEEN THE ISRAELI TELECOMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOSTCommunications · In force Jan 1, 1986 · English
ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY CONCERNING TAXATION OF ROAD VEHICLES IN ISRAELI-GERMAN INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTTransportation, Economic and Fiscal Matters · In force Jan 2, 1984 · English · German
Agreement between the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Government of the State of Israel on the International Carriage of Good by RoadTransportation · Signed Sep 5, 1979 · In force Oct 5, 1979 · English · German · Hebrew
EXECUTIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE AGREEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY OF 17 DECEMBER 1973Social Matters · Signed Nov 20, 1978 · In force Jun 12, 1980 · German · Hebrew

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AGREEMENT ON RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF JUDICIAL DECISIONS IN CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL MATTERSCivil Legal Matters · Signed Jul 20, 1977 · In force Jan 1, 1981 · German · Hebrew
Protocol Amending the Convention of July 9th, 1962 between the Government of the State of Israel and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and to the GewerbesteuerEconomic and Fiscal Matters · Signed Jul 20, 1977 · In force Sep 24, 1979 · English · Hebrew · German
AGREEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY AND FINAL PROTOCOLSocial Matters · Signed Dec 17, 1973 · In force May 1, 1975 · German · Hebrew
AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE COPRODUCTION OF FILMSCulture. Education. Science · Signed May 27, 1971 · In force May 28, 1971 · German · Hebrew
AIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANYTransportation · Signed Feb 12, 1971 · In force Oct 1, 1980 · English · German · Hebrew
EXCHANGE OF NOTES CONSTITUTING AN AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE MUTUAL ISSUE OF ACTS OF CIVIL STATUS WITHOUT EXACTING FEESConsular Matters · In force Mar 31, 1969 · English
Exchange of Letters regarding the Convention between the Government of the State of Israel and the Government of the Federal Repblic of Germany for the Avoidance of Double Taxtion with respect to taxes on income and to the Gewerbesteuer (Trade Tax)Economic and Fiscal Matters · Signed Jul 9, 1962 · In force Aug 21, 1966 · English · Hebrew · German
CONVENTION FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME AND TO THE GEWERBESTEUER (TRADE TAX)Economic and Fiscal Matters · Signed Jul 9, 1962 · In force Aug 21, 1966 · English · German · Hebrew
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY AND THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL REGARDING GERMAN SECULAR PROPERTY IN ISRAELTrade, Religious Affairs · Signed Jun 1, 1962 · In force Aug 13, 1962 · English
SPECIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY AND THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MEDIATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 7 OF THE AGREEMENT OF 10/9/52Religious Affairs · Signed Oct 29, 1959 · In force Oct 29, 1959 · English
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF ISRAEL AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ON COMPENSATIONTrade, Human Rights, Religious Affairs · Signed Sep 10, 1952 · In force Mar 27, 1953 · English