IsraelPalestine: Visa required

IsraelPalestine

Do Israel passport holders need a visa for Palestine?

Visa required

Yes. Israel passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Palestine.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: embassies.gov.il (checked July 21, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Palestine145 of 241 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Palestine passport holders visiting Israel: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for Israel passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Israel passport holders need a visa for Palestine?

Yes. Israel passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Palestine.

What currency is used in Palestine?

Egyptian pound (EGP).

How many countries can enter Palestine without a visa?

145 of the 241 nationalities this site tracks can enter Palestine visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Israel

Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. It is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria to the northeast, Jordan to the east, and Egypt to the southwest. Israel's western coast lies on the Mediterranean Sea, its southern tip reaches the Red Sea, and to the east is Earth's lowest point near the Dead Sea. Jerusalem is the government seat and proclaimed capital, while Tel Aviv is Israel's largest urban area and economic centre.

RegionWestern Asia

Population10.1M

Area20,770 km²

CurrencyIsraeli new shekel (1 USD ≈ 3.09 ILS)

LanguagesArabic, Hebrew

Calling code+972

Drives on theright

TimezoneJerusalem (UTC+3)

Nearest airportBen Gurion International Airport (TLV), 40 km

Emergency number100 / 101 / 102

UNESCO sites11

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,337 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.9M (2019)

Climate in Israel

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

Monthly climate normals for Israel, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.8°C	5.3°C	89mm	241h
February	13°C	6.3°C	61mm	248h
March	17°C	8.4°C	115mm	298h
April	20.7°C	10.7°C	22mm	356h
May	27.7°C	15.9°C	19mm	394h
June	29.5°C	16.9°C	2mm	400h
July	32.8°C	19.8°C	0mm	414h
August	32.2°C	19.6°C	0mm	395h
September	33.9°C	21.4°C	1mm	348h
October	29°C	18.1°C	0mm	337h
November	18.5°C	11.9°C	66mm	284h
December	16°C	8.6°C	25mm	279h

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

Israel is a small yet diverse Middle Eastern country. The modern State of Israel was established in 1948 as a homeland for the Jewish people, but the region contains thousands of years of history for many peoples and religions in addition to the Jews. Israel is considered part of the Holy Land, and of the Levant and in ancient history of the Fertile Crescent. The three major Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, as well as the Baha'i Faith, have strong ties to this land, and their holy and historic sites are major destinations for pilgrims and tourists from around the world. The Israeli population is about 74% Jews, 21% Arabs, and 5% non-Arab Christians and others. Most of the Jews are descended from Olim, and their diverse origins can be seen in various aspects of modern Israeli culture.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Acre
Bahá'í World Centre buildings
Beit Guvrin National Park
Beit She'arim National Park
Biblical Tels - Megiddo, Hazor, Beer Sheba
Church of Our Lady of the Spasm, Jerusalem
Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev
Masada
Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls
The Beit HaHamera clandestine weapons cache in Kibbutz Na’an

Full source list on About.

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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