How long is an apostille valid for use in Israel?

The Hague Convention itself sets no expiry date on apostilles, but Israeli authorities apply their own practical limits. The Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) routinely rejects apostilles where the stamp date is more than 6 months old at the time of submission. The Land Registry (Tabu) and Israeli banks typically accept apostilles up to 12 months old, though individual requirements vary. As a practical rule, obtain your apostille no more than 3 to 4 months before you plan to submit.