Application Processing Time Guide
Document	Before Start Date
Applications:	7 Weeks
Medical Certificate:	6 Weeks
Final Documents:	5 Weeks

Late applications  may not be accepted. Applications submitted with all required documentation will be processed more quickly. 

Note: We are no longer accepting paper applications.
All applicants must register on line.

If you have any questions about the following, please contact  your local Sar-El Canada Office. Be sure to read the Current News before applying for the latest information.

Application Forms:

To expedite the process, all volunteers should:

1. 1. Submit an application  as soon as you can scan/photograph your passport.
   2. Print the Sar-El medical certificate for your doctor.
   3. Other documents including the completed medical certificate, proof of Insurance  as well as your flight information can be submitted later using this link.
   4. Apply for the Israeli Electronic Travel Authorization (visa)

Returning Volunteers who have already used the on-line application may skip the detailed instructions by using the shorter procedure found here.

First Time Volunteers : (Or those who have never used the on-line form) continue to the detailed procedure here.

Add Documents or Flight Information Later: 

The only mandatory document for making  an on-line application is a  copy  of the photo page of your passport. You may send additional documents using this link to add documents or flight information to an existing application.