Israel to Offer Cheaper Biometric Passports This Winter
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
Israel will introduce a winter tariff for biometric passports from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Adults will pay 185 shekels online instead of 290, and children 110 instead of 145. A family of four can save 280 shekels by paying online during this period. Applications can be submitted in person until the end of April 2027.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's biometric passport fees will be reduced from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
- Adults paying online will save 105 shekels, paying 185 shekels instead of 290.
- Children's passports will cost 110 shekels online, down from the usual 145 shekels.
- A family of four can save 280 shekels by using the winter online tariff.
- The discount requires online payment between November 1 and February 28.
- In-person document submission is permitted until the end of April 2027.
Starting November 1, 2026, Israel will implement a winter tariff for the issuance and renewal of biometric passports, a program set to run until February 28, 2027. While the discounted payment period ends in February, individuals can still submit their applications after paying the fee until the end of April 2027.
Under the new winter online rates, adults will pay 185 shekels, a reduction from the standard 290 shekels, and children's passports will cost 110 shekels, down from 145 shekels. This represents a saving of 105 shekels per adult passport and 35 shekels per child passport.
A family of two adults and two children opting for the winter online tariff will pay a total of 590 shekels. This compares to the regular online payment of 870 shekels during the March to October period, resulting in a family saving of 280 shekels. Payments made at a service center, even during the winter discount period, will still cost 960 shekels.
The primary condition for the discount is online payment of the fee between November 1 and February 28. Following payment, applicants must schedule an appointment using the GoVisit application. The in-person visit to submit documents can be scheduled up until the end of April 2027.
Special provisions are available for conscripts, reservists, and those performing national or civil service. Different fees apply in cases of passport loss, theft, or damage.
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