Residence & citizenship
Palestinian Palestinian Passport and Citizenship Status
The Palestinian passport, issued by the Ministry of Interior to Palestinian ID holders, with the limited pathways to Palestinian nationality status.
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Passport validity (5 years) and fees are not confirmed here from a stable official page; there is no ordinary naturalisation statute, and status is tied to the Israeli-approved population registry. Verify with the Ministry of Interior.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Palestine government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Palestinian passport (issued by the Palestinian Ministry of Interior)
- Route type
- Citizenship / nationality status and travel document
- Issuing authority
- Palestinian Ministry of Interior
- Eligibility
- Holders of a Palestinian ID
- Passport validity
- Reported 5 years
- Confirm current validity and fees with the Ministry of Interior
Who it is for
- Palestinians holding a Palestinian ID who need a travel document
- People acquiring Palestinian status by descent or through the population registry
Requirements
- A valid Palestinian ID and civil-status records
- A completed application through an authorised office (biometric passports require in-person biodata capture)
- For West Bank/Gaza applicants, related Israeli civil-liaison clearances may apply to associated processes
- Applicable fee
What you can do
- Hold a Palestinian travel document for international travel
- Register family members and civil-status events with the Ministry of Interior
How to apply
- Apply at the Civil Status/Ministry of Interior office in your city of residence, or a Palestinian mission abroad
- Provide ID and required civil documents and pay the fee
- Attend in person for biometric capture where required
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.