Work visas
Palestinian Foreign Worker Entry Permit (West Bank)
Entry and stay permission for foreign nationals coming to work in the West Bank, requested through the Palestinian Authority and approved by Israel.
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Stay/extension durations (90 days, extension to 180 days) come from the Israeli COGAT procedure and are not confirmed on a Palestinian official page; verify current terms before relying on them.
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 and residence of foreigners in Judea and Samaria — employment category
- Route type
- Work / employment entry
- Coordinating body
- Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs; decided by Israeli COGAT
- Initial stay
- Reported up to 90 days, extendable
- The COGAT procedure has referenced extensions up to 180 days; figures are unverified from a Palestinian source
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job or assignment with an employer in the West Bank
- Professionals whose work is coordinated by a Palestinian sponsoring body
Requirements
- A recognised employer or sponsoring entity in the West Bank
- Application coordinated through the Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs
- Approval under the Israeli entry-and-residence procedure (COGAT)
- Valid passport and supporting documents for the role
What you can do
- Live and work in Palestinian Authority areas for the approved period
- Apply to extend where the procedure allows
- Not treat the permit as permanent — it is time-limited and revocable
How to apply
- Have the Palestinian employer/sponsor initiate the coordination request with the General Authority of Civil Affairs
- The request is forwarded to the Israeli COGAT for decision
- Enter and register once approval is confirmed
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.