Visitor & short-stay visas
Palestinian Border Crossings and Transit
For travellers needing to reach or transit the West Bank and Gaza, explaining how you physically arrive through the controlled land crossings and airport.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Crossing availability and rules change frequently and some crossings may be closed; specific opening times are not verifiable from a stable official page and must be checked at the time of travel.
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
- Land crossings and transit points serving the Palestinian territories
- Route type
- Transit / entry logistics
- West Bank main crossing
- Allenby / King Hussein Bridge (Jordan)
- Gaza crossings
- Erez (to Israel) and Rafah (to Egypt)
- Availability is unpredictable and frequently closed; confirm status before travel
Who it is for
- Any traveller entering or leaving the West Bank or Gaza
- Those transiting between Jordan, Israel or Egypt and the Palestinian territories
Requirements
- Valid passport and any Israeli or Egyptian entry permission that applies to your route
- For Gaza, permits from the relevant authorities in addition to any Israeli/Egyptian requirement
- Extra time for security screening, which can be lengthy at West Bank crossings
What you can do
- Cross to Palestinian Authority areas via the approved crossings when open
- Not rely on any single crossing being open on a given day
How to apply
- Confirm the current status and opening hours of your intended crossing before travelling
- Hold the correct entry permission for the country whose crossing you use
- For Gaza, arrange the required permits well in advance
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.