Applying for Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
- Who Needs to apply? All Fellows prior to arrival (excluding those with Israeli passports). When to apply? As soon as possible, prior to arrival. Starting in July 2024 the Population and Immigration Authority will begin working with the ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) system. The online application must be made as in advance as possible; it is possible and even recommended to fill it out as far in advance as possible (even if you do not yet have a flight ticket). Your ETA will be valid for 2 years.
- Apply online well in advance, even without a flight ticket – https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
- Select “Masa program fellow” as the purpose of your visit.
- Specify a stay of up to 90 days in Israel.
- Please Note: If you select “student” (or any other purpose of your visit) or a stay of over 90 days in Israel, your application will be rejected.
- Within the 90 days of your arrival, you will apply and change your status to your Masa Visa with your program in Israel.
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- Receive entry approval via email valid for up to two years after successful application.
Please note that this is NOT a replacement to your Masa Visa for the duration of your program. Once you arrive in Israel, you will apply online for your Masa Visa with your program, you do not need to apply for your Masa Visa prior to arrival.