PalestineItaly: Visa required

PalestineItaly

Do Palestine passport holders need a visa for Italy?

Visa required

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

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

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Italy138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Italy passport holders visiting Palestine: eTA.

Visa-free alternatives near Italy

Palestine passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Palestine passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Palestine passport holders need a visa for Italy?

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

What currency is used in Italy?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Italy?

112 / 113 / 115 / 118.

What time zone is Italy in?

Rome (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Rome?

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), about 14 km away.

How many countries can enter Italy without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Italy visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Palestine passport holders visit without a visa instead of Italy?

San Marino, Andorra.

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 ≈ 53.10 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	9.9°C	4.4°C	141mm	242h
February	12°C	5.1°C	84mm	250h
March	15.9°C	7.3°C	128mm	302h
April	18.9°C	8.9°C	41mm	354h
May	25.5°C	14.1°C	30mm	392h
June	27.5°C	15.1°C	3mm	400h
July	30.9°C	17.9°C	0mm	413h
August	30.6°C	17.8°C	0mm	394h
September	32.7°C	20°C	1mm	346h
October	28.4°C	16.9°C	1mm	337h
November	18°C	11.2°C	87mm	279h
December	15.3°C	8.3°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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About Italy

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern and Western Europe. It consists of a peninsula, which extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border, as well as nearly 800 islands, notably Sicily and Sardinia. Italy shares land borders with France to the west; Switzerland and Austria to the north; Slovenia to the east; and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San Marino. It is the tenth-largest country in Europe by area, covering 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), and the third-most populous member state of the European Union, with nearly 59 million inhabitants. Rome is the capital of Italy; other major cities include Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Bari, and Venice.

CapitalRome

RegionSouthern Europe

Population58.9M

Area301,336 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian

Calling code+39

Drives on theright

TimezoneRome (UTC+2)

Nearest airportCiampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 115 / 118

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$43,309 (2025)

Tourist arrivals38.4M (2020)

Climate in Rome

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

Monthly climate normals for Rome, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	13.1°C	3.4°C	29mm	251h
February	15.5°C	5.8°C	20mm	268h
March	16.2°C	6.3°C	82mm	288h
April	19.8°C	8.8°C	69mm	318h
May	25.3°C	14°C	34mm	379h
June	26.9°C	16.3°C	72mm	398h
July	32.8°C	20.1°C	11mm	434h
August	33.2°C	21.6°C	52mm	389h
September	27.9°C	17.1°C	103mm	325h
October	20°C	11.7°C	155mm	283h
November	17.7°C	9°C	59mm	244h
December	13.2°C	5.9°C	202mm	196h

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

Italy was once the core of the mighty Roman Empire, and the cradle of the Renaissance. Along with Greece, it is regarded as the "birthplace" of Western culture, and it is also home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world, including high art and monuments.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex
Aeolian Islands
Amalfi Coast
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale
Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata
Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco and Other Franciscan Sites
Castel del Monte
Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena

Upcoming public holidays

October 4, 2026San Francesco d'Assisi

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

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