USDA Animal Health Export Certificate · Israel
USDA Animal Health Export Certificate Apostille for Israel
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a USDA Animal Health Export Certificate in Israel — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Israel accepts a U.S. apostille. Your USDA Animal Health Export Certificate needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified Hebrew translation often required.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 14 August 1978
- Issuing authority
- USDA — APHIS Veterinary Services
- Translation
- Certified Hebrew translation often required.
Is Israel a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Israel since 14 August 1978, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Israel with no embassy step.
The route to Israel
A USDA Animal Health Export Certificate is issued by USDA — APHIS Veterinary Services, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Israel, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Israel for aliyah, marriage, residency. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the USDA Animal Health Export Certificate
A veterinary health certificate endorsed by USDA APHIS, required to export live animals, breeding stock and animal products.
You obtain this through a USDA-accredited veterinarian and APHIS. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Israel.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Israel
Certified Hebrew translation often required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a USDA Animal Health Export Certificate to Israel. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Israel.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Israel.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
USDA Animal Health Export Certificate for Israel — FAQ
Is Israel part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Israel since 14 August 1978, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a USDA Animal Health Export Certificate for Israel?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a USDA Animal Health Export Certificate to Israel?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Israel?
Certified Hebrew translation often required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the USDA Animal Health Export Certificate for me?
No — you obtain it from USDA — APHIS Veterinary Services first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Israel orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: USDA Animal Health Export Certificate — full guide · All documents for Israel · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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