All travelers to Israel must obtain a valid electronic travel authorization (ETA-IL) before entering the country. The online application only takes a few minutes, and you should complete these steps at least six weeks before departure:
- Obtain your electronic travel authorization at https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Select for your purpose of visit, Taglit-Birthright Israel/Masa Israel:
2. Then, upload your electronic authorization document to the ETA-IL section of your Birthright Israel application. It's that easy! The ETA-IL is valid for two years and costs 25 NIS (~$7.00 USD).