Palestinian visa resources
Who is eligible to enter or reside in Palestine
How eligibility is decided across visitor, work, study, family, business and residence routes, and why nationality and a Palestinian sponsor both matter.
Important
Eligibility for a short visit depends mainly on your nationality under Israeli entry rules, since the Israeli authorities decide who may cross into Palestinian Authority areas. Some nationalities are admitted on arrival; others must obtain permission in advance.
Eligibility for longer stays depends on fitting one of the recognised categories in the Israeli entry-and-residence procedure — employee, student, spouse/family member, businessperson/investor, or visiting lecturer/expert — and on having a Palestinian sponsor to coordinate the request.
Eligibility for Palestinian residence status and documents depends on the Palestinian population registry, which is generally reached through descent or family reunification and requires Israeli approval of any change.
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.