Your next step, made clear
An electronic travel authorisation is linked to your trip or passport. Arrange it before departure.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Entry to Palestine uses Israeli border controls
Palestine does not issue its own visitor visas. For tourism, visitors pass through Israeli entry points and need the Israeli visa or ETA that matches their passport. A valid Israeli authorization does not guarantee access to every area: the West Bank has separate permit and checkpoint rules, while Gaza has distinct approvals and severely restricted crossings. If you have Palestinian or Israeli citizenship, identity documents or family ties, check the dedicated rules for your case.
Official guidancePractical tips for Palestine
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Keep your Israeli entry card or immigration slip
Keep the card or slip issued when you enter Israel with your passport. You may need it to cross into Palestine or pass a checkpoint.
Palestine at a glance
- Capital
- East Jerusalem
- Currency
- ILS
- Calling code
- +970
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United States need a visa for Palestine?
For tourism in Palestine, travelers using an ordinary passport from the United States should arrange electronic travel authorisation before travel. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Palestine?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 90 days after arrival. At least 1 blank page.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Check and apply for ETA-IL
Use the official Population and Immigration Authority portal. Apply only after confirming the selected passport is eligible for ETA-IL; the route can instead require a visa. ETA-IL does not guarantee entry or West Bank/Gaza access.
Read the West Bank foreign visitor procedure
This COGAT procedure is dated December 2022. It separates short visits from work, study, volunteering, family residence and other cases. Confirm current instructions for your itinerary and purpose with COGAT or an Israeli mission before travel.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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