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Visa requirements for Palestine

Who can enter Palestine, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Entry to the State of Palestine is controlled by Israel

The Palestinian Authority does not operate its own international border crossings. Visitors reach the West Bank through Israel: Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, or the Allenby Bridge (King Hussein Bridge) crossing from Jordan. Israeli entry rules therefore decide who can visit, and the requirements below are Israel’s.

The Gaza Strip is entered separately, through the Rafah crossing with Egypt or the Erez crossing with Israel, and access there is tightly restricted and frequently closed. Anyone planning to visit Gaza should check with the Egyptian and Israeli authorities directly.

The table below is Israel’s entry policy by nationality. See the Israel page.

145 nationalities can reach Palestine without a visa in advance, under the entry rules of Israel. 0 have full visa-free access; 145 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

0 visa-free
0 on arrival
145 eTA
0 e-visa
96 visa required

241 nationalities

Electronic travel authorisation

145 nationalities

Visa required in advance

96 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Palestine

Palestine has 8 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Masjid Al-Aqsa
Old City of Hebron
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
Sebastia
Tell Umm el-'Amr
Tell es-Sultan

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Palestine?

It depends on your passport. 145 nationalities can enter Palestine without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Palestine?

May, June, July, August, September, October, based on Palestine's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Palestine?

Egyptian pound (EGP). 1 USD is approximately 53.52 EGP.

What side of the road does Palestine drive on?

Palestine drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Palestine have?

8: Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem, Masjid Al-Aqsa, Old City of Hebron, Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir, Sebastia, Tell Umm el-'Amr, Tell es-Sultan.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Palestine

Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It encompasses the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip, both of which are occupied by Israel. These territories are collectively known as the Palestinian territories, or occupied Palestinian territory. They share the vast majority of their borders with Israel, with the West Bank bordering Jordan to the east and the Gaza Strip bordering Egypt to the southwest. It has a total land area of 6,020 square kilometers (2,320 sq mi) while its population exceeds five million. Its proclaimed capital is Jerusalem, while Ramallah serves as its de facto administrative center. Gaza was its largest city prior to Israel's forced evacuations in 2023.

RegionWestern Asia

Population5.4M

Area6,220 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound, Israeli new shekel, Jordanian dinar (1 USD ≈ 53.52 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+970

Drives on theright

UNESCO sites8

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,171 (2025)

Tourist arrivals93K (2020)

Climate in Palestine

Warmest September, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Palestine, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10°C	4.3°C	141mm	242h
February	12.1°C	5°C	87mm	250h
March	16°C	7.2°C	126mm	302h
April	18.9°C	8.8°C	41mm	354h
May	25.6°C	13.9°C	30mm	392h
June	27.5°C	15°C	3mm	400h
July	30.9°C	17.8°C	0mm	413h
August	30.7°C	17.7°C	0mm	394h
September	32.8°C	19.9°C	1mm	346h
October	28.4°C	16.7°C	1mm	337h
November	18.1°C	11.1°C	87mm	279h
December	15.4°C	8.2°C	32mm	273h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Palestinian territories, also known as Palestine or the State of Palestine, consists of two physically separate entities, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, in the Middle East. Their political status is controversial, and they have been under varying degrees of Israeli occupation since 1967. The Palestinian National Authority (PNA), controlled by Fatah, administers parts of the West Bank, while Hamas does so in the Gaza Strip. While parts of the territories aren't safe for ordinary travelers, other areas, especially ancient Holy Land cities, are popular destinations and pilgrimage sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Birthplace of Jesus: Church of the Nativity and the Pilgrimage Route, Bethlehem
Masjid Al-Aqsa
Old City of Hebron
Palestine: Land of Olives and Vines – Cultural Landscape of Southern Jerusalem, Battir
Sebastia
Tell Umm el-'Amr
Tell es-Sultan

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