Palestine Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Travelers whose countries hold visa-waiver deals with Israel may pick up a 90-day tourist visa at the counter.
The entry card replaces a passport stamp. Overstay the allotted time and you will face fines and possible future bans.
Some nationalities must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA-IL) before they board any flight to Israel.
Cost: Small service fee charged online
You will still receive the same entry card on arrival. The ETA clears you to board. But border officers make the final call.
If your country lacks a visa exemption or ETA option, secure a B/2 tourist visa in advance.
Processing can stretch to 14 working days. Applicants from certain countries may also need clearance from Israeli security agencies.
Arrival Process
Expect Israeli security screening at land crossings and airports. Stay calm, answer questions directly, and keep every document within reach.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Israeli customs rules apply at every port of entry to Palestine. Declare anything that exceeds allowances or falls under restricted categories.
Prohibited Items
- Weapons or ammunition, criminal prosecution
- Fresh meat and dairy, agricultural disease risk
- Radio transmitters, security regulations
Restricted Items
- Drones, import permit from Israeli Ministry of Communications required
- Religious items in bulk, may be questioned as intended for resale
Health Requirements
No vaccinations are compulsory for entry from most countries. But routine immunizations should be up to date. Health requirements shift quickly, check again before departure.
Required Vaccinations
- None for travelers from polio-free countries
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Routine boosters (MMR, DPT, flu)
Health Insurance
Travel insurance with medical coverage is strongly advised. Only a few hospitals in Ramallah and East Jerusalem accept foreign insurance directly. Carry proof of coverage and emergency contact numbers.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Bring the child's passport and a notarized consent letter from the non-accompanying parent if only one parent is traveling. Birth certificates that list both parents help at checkpoints.
Dogs and cats need an Israeli import permit plus proof of rabies vaccination given at least 30 days and not more than one year before arrival. Pets may enter only through Ben Gurion Airport cargo terminal.
Tourists can request a single 90-day extension at the Israeli Interior Ministry office in East Jerusalem. Work or study visas require employer or university sponsorship arranged before arrival.
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