Visa requirements for Palestine
Most visitors need an electronic travel authorisation for Palestine before boarding. 2 enter visa-free.
Rules by passport
Visa-free (2)
- Israel
- Palestine
Checked against Israel MFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel (gov.il), Population and Immigration Authority, Israel (piba.gov.il) on October 10, 2026.
eTA / electronic travel authorisation (101)
- Albania
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Chile
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominica
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao
- Malawi
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Serbia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- the Bahamas
- the Dominican Republic
- the Marshall Islands
- the Netherlands
- the Philippines
- the Solomon Islands
- the United Arab Emirates
- the United Kingdom
- the United States
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tuvalu
- Ukraine
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
Checked against Israel MFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel (gov.il), Population and Immigration Authority, Israel (piba.gov.il) on October 10, 2026.
Visa required (96)
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Cape Verde
- Chad
- China
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Gabon
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Madagascar
- Malaysia
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nepal
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Qatar
- Rwanda
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- the Central African Republic
- the Comoros
- the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- the Gambia
- the Maldives
- the Republic of the Congo
- the Seychelles
- the Vatican City
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Uganda
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Checked against Israel MFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel (gov.il), Population and Immigration Authority, Israel (piba.gov.il) on October 10, 2026.
Visa fees for Palestine
| Visa type | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eTA | 25 ILS, ETA-IL application; entry to Palestine (West Bank) is via Israeli-controlled crossings using the same ETA-IL | Israel Population and Immigration Authority |
Visa fee: No official source publishes this information. Entry to Palestine (West Bank) for visa-required nationalities is via Israeli-controlled crossings on an Israeli B/2 visa obtained at an Israeli consulate; Israel publishes no single official fee (fees vary by mission), so no universal amount can be recorded Checked: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Processing times
| Visa type | Processing time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eTA | PIBA recommends submitting at least 72 hours before travel | Israel Population and Immigration Authority |
Apply through official channels
Start the official Israel ETA-IL official application official PIBA portal; covers entry via Israeli crossings
Travel insurance for Palestine
Not required. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Palestine, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors.
Some visa services claim insurance is mandatory for Palestine and charge you for a policy. We found no official rule behind those claims, so we will not present it as one. Insurance may still be a sensible choice for your trip, but for Palestine it is your choice, not an entry rule. We watch for new mandates daily, and this page will say so if one appears.
Countries that do require it: the full travel insurance requirements list.
Sources and verification
199 of 199 passport rules verified against Israel MFA, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel (gov.il), Population and Immigration Authority, Israel (piba.gov.il), 0 with no official source publishing the rule.
- Israel MFA (checked October 10, 2026)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel (gov.il) (checked October 10, 2026)
- Population and Immigration Authority, Israel (piba.gov.il) (checked October 10, 2026)
Common questions
Do I need a visa for Palestine?
It depends on your passport. 2 of 199 passports enter Palestine visa-free; 197 need a visa or authorisation arranged in advance. Find your passport in the groups above.
What does a visa for Palestine cost?
The eta costs 25 ILS, ETA-IL application; entry to Palestine (West Bank) is via Israeli-controlled crossings using the same ETA-IL.
How long does Palestine visa processing take?
Standard processing for the eta: PIBA recommends submitting at least 72 hours before travel.
Do I need travel insurance for Palestine?
No verified requirement. No official source we have checked requires travel insurance to visit Palestine, and none publishes a minimum coverage amount for visitors. Some visa services claim it is mandatory and charge for a policy; we found no official rule behind those claims.