Israel to Offer Cheaper Passports During Winter Months
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority will offer discounted passport fees from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Online payments for adult passports will be reduced to 185 shekels from the usual 290 shekels. The reduced rates also apply to replacing lost or stolen passports and are available for soldiers, national-civil service members, and minors. Applicants paying online during the winter can complete the process at an office until April 30, 2027.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel will offer cheaper passport fees online from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
- Adult passport renewal online will cost 185 shekels, down from the regular 290 shekel fee.
- Discounted rates also apply to soldiers, national-civil service members, and minors.
- The reduced fees extend to replacing lost or stolen passports, with online payment.
- Payments made online during winter allow passport completion at an office until April 30, 2027.
Israelis planning to renew or obtain a passport can save money by waiting a few days, as discounted winter rates will take effect on Sunday, November 1. The Population and Immigration Authority's reduced fees will be in place until the end of February 2027, offering savings of over 100 shekels for an adult passport when paid online.
Under the new winter tariffs, a first-time or renewed adult passport purchased online will cost 185 shekels, a significant drop from the regular 290 shekel fee. Soldiers and those in national-civil service will pay 90 shekels instead of 145, and passports for minors will be 110 shekels, down from 145. These savings can be particularly substantial for families needing multiple passports.
For example, a family of four paying online during the winter months will spend 590 shekels for four passports, compared to 870 shekels at the standard online rate, a saving of 280 shekels. It is crucial to note that this seasonal discount applies only to online payments. Those who opt to pay at a Population and Immigration Authority office will face higher fees: 315 shekels for an adult, 155 for soldiers and national-civil service members, and 165 for minors.
The discounted winter rates also apply to replacing lost or stolen passports, though the costs remain higher than standard issuance. An adult paying online for a replacement passport during winter will pay 515 shekels, down from the usual 620 shekels. Soldiers and national-civil service members will pay 420 shekels instead of 475, and minors 275 shekels instead of 310. Paying at an office for a lost or stolen passport will be more expensive, with adult replacements costing 645 shekels.
Individuals can take advantage of the discounted online rates from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. While payment must be made by the end of February to secure the lower price, applicants can complete the passport issuance process at an office until April 30, 2027, by scheduling an appointment. Standard online rates will resume on March 1, 2027. The authority advises that even those planning passport renewals for spring or summer holidays can save money by paying the discounted fee during the winter period.
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