Visitor & short-stay visas
Palestinian Visitor Entry to the West Bank
Short tourist and family visits to the West Bank, entered through Israeli-controlled crossings rather than on a Palestinian visa.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The 90-day stay and passport-validity period are Israeli entry parameters, not Palestinian rules, and can change; verify current ETA-IL and visa requirements with the Israeli authorities. Palestine has no independent tourist visa.
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
- Entry to the West Bank (no Palestinian tourist visa; Israeli entry permission)
- Route type
- Visitor / tourist entry
- Who controls entry
- Israel (via border crossings and COGAT); PA controls internal civil status only
- Typical stay
- Up to 90 days on Israeli entry permission
- Duration is set by Israeli entry rules and can vary; confirm before travel
- Advance authorisation
- Israeli ETA-IL or visa required for many nationalities
- Applies to visa-exempt and non-exempt nationals differently
Who it is for
- Tourists and pilgrims visiting the West Bank
- People visiting family or friends resident in the West Bank
- Short-term visitors not taking up work, study or residence
Requirements
- A passport valid well beyond your intended stay (Israeli practice commonly requires validity beyond arrival; confirm the current period)
- Israeli entry permission — an ETA-IL travel authorisation or visa for exempt nationalities, or a visa applied for in advance for non-exempt nationalities
- Ability to show onward/return arrangements and purpose of visit at the crossing
- Awareness that entry may be endorsed for Palestinian Authority areas only
What you can do
- Visit and travel within Palestinian Authority areas of the West Bank for the permitted period
- Undertake tourism, pilgrimage and family visits
- Not work, study long-term or take up residence on a visitor entry
How to apply
- Check your nationality's status under Israeli entry rules and apply for ETA-IL or a visa where required
- Enter via an Israeli-controlled crossing (e.g. Allenby/King Hussein Bridge from Jordan, or Ben Gurion Airport)
- Keep the Israeli entry slip/permission with your passport while in the West Bank
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.