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Visa requirements for Palestinian citizens, are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states which are imposed on citizens of Palestine who hold a passport issued by the Palestinian Authority. As of 2025, Palestinian citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 40 countries and territories, ranking the Palestinian passport 97th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.[1] on the other hand its ranked 88th based on Global Passport Power Rank.[2]

As of 16 June 2023, the Palestinian Authority started issuing biometric passports, containing the same information as the previous non-biometric passport with the exception of the nationality which says PALESTINIAN/فلسطيني, and removed the occupation of the bearer.

Palestinian passport holders that have visas or residency permits issued by Australia, Canada, GCC courtiers, Schengen Area, United Kingdom, United States might help in granting them the ability to apply for electronic visa (e-Visa) and / or visa on arrival to some countries.

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Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees)
 Afghanistan Visa required[3]
  • Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan.
 Albania eVisa[4][5]
  • Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.[6]
 Algeria Visa required[7]
  • Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation.[8]
 Andorra Visa required[9]
  • Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra.[10]
 Angola eVisa[11]
  • May apply online[12]
 Antigua and Barbuda eVisa[13]
  • May apply online[14]
 Argentina Visa required[15]
 Armenia Visa required[16]
  • Palestinians with ordinary passports are required to hold a visa when travelling to Armenia.
  • The visa must be obtained in advance at the Embassies (Consulates) of Armenia by invitation only.
  • Invitations can be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by:
  1. a legal entity registered in Armenia,
  2. authorities of Armenia and foreign diplomatic representations, international organizations or their representatives accredited in Armenia.
  • Individuals must submit an invitation to the Migration and Citizenship Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia.
  • The invitation must be submitted by a person or legal entity interested in the applicant’s visit to Armenia. [17]
 Australia Visa required[18]
  • May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).[19]
 Austria Visa required[20]
 Azerbaijan Visa required[21]
  • Visa on Arrival for holders of a valid UAE residence permit[22]
 Bahamas eVisa[23][24] 3 months
 Bahrain eVisa[25] 30 days
  • For tourism purpose only[26]
 Bangladesh Visa on arrival[27] 30 days
 Barbados Visa required[28]
  • Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 24 hours if holding a cruise reservation confirmation.
 Belarus Visa required[29]
  • Visa upon arrival at Minsk International Airport (MSQ) if having an invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical/health organization.
 Belgium Visa required[30]
 Belize Visa required[31]
  • Visa is not required for holders of a valid multiple-entry visa or permanent residence of Canada, Schengen or US.[32]
 Benin eVisa[33][34] 30 days
  • Must have an international vaccination certificate.
 Bhutan eVisa[35] 90 days
  • May apply online[36]
  • Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days.
  • e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee
 Bolivia Visa not required[37] 90 days
 Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa required[38]
  • Visa on Arrival for holders of a valid US, UK or a Schengen Visa.
 Botswana eVisa[39][40] 3 months
 Brazil Visa required[41]
 Brunei Visa required[42]
 Bulgaria Visa required[43]
  • Visa on Arrival for holders of a valid US, UK or a Schengen Visa.
 Burkina Faso eVisa[44]
  • May apply online[45]
 Burundi eVisa /Visa on arrival[46] 30 days
  • Must hold an Entry Authorisation letter issued by the authorities of Burundi beforehand.
  • May Apply online[47]
 Cambodia eVisa / Visa on arrival[48] 30 days
  • May apply online[49]
 Cameroon eVisa[50]
  • May apply online[51]
 Canada Visa required[52]
  • US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free[53]
 Cape Verde Visa on arrival[54] 30 days
  • Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports.
  • Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival[55]
  • Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival.
 Central African Republic Visa required[56]
 Chad eVisa[57] 90 days
  • May apply online[58]
 Chile Visa required[59]
  • May apply online[60]
 China Visa required[61]
 Colombia eVisa[63][64]
 Comoros Visa on arrival[65] 45 days
 Republic of the Congo Visa required[66]
 Democratic Republic of the Congo eVisa[67][68] 7 days
 Costa Rica Visa required[69]
  • Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days.
 Côte d'Ivoire eVisa[70] 3 months
 Croatia Visa required[72]
 Cuba eVisa[73][74] 90 days
  • May purchase Tourist Card prior on arrival if having valid multiple entries visas issued by United States, Canada, or Schengen Member State.
  • May apply online[75]
 Cyprus Visa required[76]
 Czech Republic Visa required[77]
 Denmark Visa required[78]
 Djibouti eVisa/Visa on arrival[79] 90 days
  • May apply online[80]
 Dominica Visa not required[81] 21 days
  • Palestinians can enter with a visa issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum of 6 months.
  • Palestinians with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country within 21 days or if they travel as a tourist do not need a visa.
 Dominican Republic Visa required[82]
 Ecuador Visa not required[83] 90 days
 Egypt Visa required[84] 30 days
  • Visa Exemptions:
    • Female passengers with "The Palestinian Authority" normal passport.
    • Male passengers with "The Palestinian Authority" normal passport older than 40 years for a maximum stay of 30 days.
    • Male passengers with "The Palestinian Authority" normal passport: Requirement: for those transiting to the Gaza Strip, if the accepting carrier obtains confirmation that the Rafah border is open, prior to boarding; Requirement: for holders of an official invitation issued to participants of international and regional conferences; Requirement: for holders of Investment Authority approvals for those traveling on business, related to companies or projects in Egypt;
    • Wives of Egyptian nationals. Information: Accepted proof of Egyptian nationality is: (copy of) a birth certificate, passport or national ID card of the relative.
    • Sons and daughters born to an Egyptian father.
    • Information: Accepted proof of Egyptian nationality is: (copy of) a birth certificate, passport or national ID card of the relative.
    • Sons and daughters of an Egyptian mother if born after 25 July 2004.
    • Information: Accepted proof of Egyptian nationality is: (copy of) a birth certificate, passport or national ID card of the relative.[85]
 El Salvador eVisa[86]
  • May apply online.[87]
 Equatorial Guinea eVisa[88]
  • May apply online[89]
 Eritrea Visa required[90]
 Estonia Visa required[91]
 Eswatini Visa not required[92] 30 days
 Ethiopia eVisa[93] up to 90 days
 Fiji eVisa[94]
  • May apply online[95]
 Finland Visa required[96]
 France Visa required[97]
 Gabon eVisa[98] 90 days
 Gambia Visa required[99]
 Georgia Visa required[100]
  • Visa is not required for up to 90 days if holding a valid visa or residency permit from EEA Member State, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, GCC member state, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom
 Germany Visa required[101]
 Ghana Visa required[102]
 Greece Visa required[103]
 Grenada Visa required[104]
  • Visa is not required up to 24 hours if traveling as a Cruise ship passenger.
 Guatemala Visa required[105]
 Guinea eVisa[106] 90 days
 Guinea-Bissau Visa on arrival[108] 90 days
 Guyana eVisa[109] 90 days
 Haiti Visa required[111]
 Honduras Visa required[112]
 Hungary Visa required[113]
 Iceland Visa required[114]
 India eVisa[115] 60 days
  • e-Visa holders must arrive via 31 designated airports[Note 1] or 5 designated seaports.[Note 2][116]
  • An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.[117]
  • Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an e-Visa.[118]
 Indonesia e-VOA/Visa on arrival[119] 30 days
  • Non-extendable.
  • May apply online[120]
 Iran eVisa /Visa on arrival[121][122] 30 days
  • Arriving at Kish (KIH) or Qeshm (GSM) do not need a visa for a maximum of 14 days.
  • Can obtain a visa on arrival at Mashhad International Airport (MHD), Tehran International Airport (IKA), Tabriz International Airport (TBZ), Esfahan International Airport (IFN) and Bandar Abbas International Airport (BND) for a maximum of 30 days
 Iraq eVisa[123] 30 days
  • May apply online[124]
  • May apply online (Kurdistan region).[125]
 Ireland Visa required[126]
  • May apply online through AVATS Online Application facility[127]
 Israel Visa required[128]
  • Holders of passports issued by the Palestinian Territory can obtain only a one time exit "permit" from Israel that allows them to exit and return to Tel Aviv Airport. Other arrivals are deported to last airport of departure on their own cost. Palestinians are denied continuing their journey to the Palestinian Territory.
  • Palestinians holding a BMC - Business Men Card, previously known as VIP card, are allowed to exit and return to Tel Aviv Airport upon previous coordination with COGAT.
  • Authorizations of Entry into Israel, their Passage between West Bank and the Gaza Strip and their Travel Abroad[129]
  • See Palestinian freedom of movement.
 Italy Visa required[130]
 Jamaica Visa required[131]
 Japan Visa required[132]
 Jordan Visa not required[135] 30 days
  • 1 month holders of normal passport issued for residents of West Bank.
    • This does not apply to passengers whose passport ID starts with 00.
    • Residents of the Gaza Strip must obtain a “non-impediment” permit from the Jordanian government beforehand to enter Jordan, and obtain a 'special transit visa' when transiting.[136]
 Kazakhstan Visa required[137]
 Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation[138][139] 3 months
  • Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)[140]
  • Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
  • eTA fee is USD 32.50.
  • eTA is good for single entry, but visitors who leave Kenya to other EAC countries may re-enter provided that their eTA is still valid
  • Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Rwanda or Uganda.
 Kiribati Visa required[141]
 North Korea Visa required[142]
 South Korea Visa required[143]
  • Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to Palestinians who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years).
  • May apply online[144]
 Kuwait Visa required[145]

e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:[146]

  • To be 18 years old and over.
  • The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months.
  • To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual.
  • Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa
 Kyrgyzstan eVisa[147]
 Laos Visa on arrival[149] 30 days
 Latvia Visa required[153]
 Lebanon Visa required[154]
  • Holders of passports containing any Israeli visa or stamp will be refused entry.
 Lesotho eVisa[155][156]
  • eVISA Applications System Suspended. Email: VISA-Applications.Immigration@gov.ls for online applications.[157]
 Liberia e-Visa /Visa on arrival[158] 30 days
  • Must apply online for the visa on arrival.[159]
  • May Apply online[160]
 Libya eVisa[161] 30 days
 Liechtenstein Visa required[163]
 Lithuania Visa required[164]
 Luxembourg Visa required[165]
 Madagascar eVisa[166]
 Malawi eVisa[168]
 Malaysia Visa not required[170] 30 days
 Maldives Free visa on arrival[171] 30 days
 Mali Visa required[172]
 Malta Visa required[173]
 Marshall Islands Visa required[174]
 Mauritania eVisa[175] 30 days
 Mauritius Visa required[177]
 Mexico Visa required[178]
  • Visa is not required for Holders of a valid visa of Canada, US, UK or a Schengen State and Permanent residence of Canada, Chile, Colombia, Schengen State, Japan, UK, US[179]
  • Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.
 Micronesia Visa not required[180] 30 days
 Moldova eVisa[181][182]
  • visa not required if holding a valid visa /residence permit that is issued by a European Union member state or Schengen Area, Canada, Ireland, UK, US [183]
 Monaco Visa required[184]
 Mongolia Visa required[185]
  • May obtain a visa on arrival at Ulaanbaatar (ULN) if traveling on business or on duty with a confirmation from Immigration Agency of Mongolia or Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia stating that a visa has been approved before departure.
 Montenegro Visa required[186]
  • Visa not required for holders of a valid Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, US, UK or a Schengen Visa.
  • Holders of residence permit in the United Arab Emirates may enter, in Montenegro for a duration of 10 days[187]
 Morocco Visa required[188]
 Mozambique eVisa / Visa on arrival[189][190] 30 days
 Myanmar Visa required[191]
 Namibia eVisa[192]
 Nauru Visa required[194]
  • Applications can be submitted via email before departure at visa@naurugov.nr
   Nepal eVisa[195] 30 days
 Netherlands Visa required[197]
 New Zealand Visa required[198]
 Nicaragua Visa not required[201] 90 days
 Niger Visa required[202]
 Nigeria eVisa[203] 90 days
 North Macedonia Visa required[205]
 Norway Visa required[206]
 Oman eVisa[207][208] 10 days
  • Holders of a GCC state resident permit can get a 28 days visa on arrival that costs 5 Omani Riyals.
 Pakistan eVisa[209] 90 days
  • Palestinians must register their personal information and temporary address in the nearest police station within 1 week after entering Pakistan. This is usually done by the sponsor (in case of a Visit Visa or Business Visa), or by the hotel management (in case of a Tourist Visa).[210]
 Palau Free visa on arrival[211] 30 days
 Panama Visa required[212]
  • Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK.[213]
 Papua New Guinea eVisa[214] 60 days
  • May apply for an e-visa under the type of "Tourist - Own Itinerary".[215]
 Paraguay online Visa[216]
 Peru Visa required[218]
 Philippines eVisa[219]
 Poland Visa required[221]
 Portugal Visa required[222]
 Qatar eVisa[223][224] 30 days
 Romania Visa required[226]
  • Visa on Arrival for holders of a valid US, UK or a Schengen Visa.
 Russia Visa required[227]
  • May enter with a valid visa issued by Belarus which must be valid for the period of intended stay in Russia.
  • Visa not required if visiting Saint Petersburg for up to 72 hours via the cruise St. Peter Line ferries, from Helsinki or Tallinn.
  • May apply online and then submit all the documents at the embassy to get the visa[228]
 Rwanda eVisa / Visa on arrival[229]
  • May apply online.[230]
  • Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda[231]
 Saint Kitts and Nevis eVisa[232]
 Saint Lucia Visa on arrival[234] 6 weeks
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa required[235]
 Samoa Free entry permit on arrival[236] 90 days
 San Marino Visa required[237]
 São Tomé and Príncipe eVisa[238] 15 days
 Saudi Arabia Visa required[240]
  • Tourist visa on arrival for holders of a valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area, under the condition that the multiple entry visa has been used at least once, proving that by showing the entry and exit stamps of the country of issuance.
 Senegal Visa on arrival[241] 90 days
 Serbia eVisa[242][243]
  • Visa on Arrival for holders of a valid US, UK or a Schengen Visa.[244]
  • May apply online[245]
 Seychelles Electronic Border System[246] 3 months
  • Application submitted up to 30 days before travel[247]
 Sierra Leone eVisa[248] 30 days
 Singapore eVisa[250] 30 days
 Slovakia Visa required[252]
 Slovenia Visa required[253]
  • May apply online and then submit the printed application at Slovenian Embassy/consulate[254]
 Solomon Islands Visa required[255]
  • holding an onward ticket to a 3rd destination makes it possible to get a transit visa upon arrival for a period of 7 days.
 Somalia eVisa/Visa on arrival[256] 30 days
 South Africa Visa not required[258] 90 days[259]
 South Sudan eVisa[260]
  • Obtainable online[261]
  • Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel[262]
 Spain Visa required[263]
 Sri Lanka ETA / Visa on arrival[264] 30 days
  • Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.[265]
  • 30 days extendable to 6 months.[266]
  • The standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
  • Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
  • e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
  • If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
 Sudan Visa required[267]
  • May obtain a visa on arrival if married to a national of Sudan or prove that are of Sudanese origins from the father's side.
 Suriname Visa not required[268] 90 days[269]
 Sweden Visa required[270]
  Switzerland Visa required[271]
 Syria eVisa/Visa on arrival[272]
  • May apply online.[273]
  • Palestinians whose their Palestinian Authority Passport states that they were born in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates or Yemen do not need a visa.
 Taiwan eVisa [274] 90 days
 Tajikistan eVisa[276] 45 days
 Tanzania eVisa[278] 90 days
 Thailand eVisa[280] 30 days
 Timor-Leste Visa on arrival[282] 30 days
 Togo eVisa[283] 15 days
 Tonga Visa required[285]
  • If intending to visit Tonga for a period of not less than 30 days its required to obtain an entry permit issued by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prior to arriving in Tonga[286]
 Trinidad and Tobago eVisa[287]
 Tunisia Visa required[289]
  • Holders of a residence permit issued by GCC Member States can obtain a visa on arrival for 15 days. The permit should be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival and must have a confirmed hotel reservation also sufficient money to cover the stay.
 Türkiye eVisa[290][291] 30 days
  • e-Visa can be obtained if holding a multiple entry visa or a residence permit from any of the Schengen countries, USA, UK or Ireland.[292]
 Turkmenistan Visa required[293]
  • Eligible for a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days if having a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs[294]
 Tuvalu Visa on arrival[295] 1 month
 Uganda eVisa[296] 3 months
 Ukraine Visa required[298]
 United Arab Emirates eVisa[299] 30 days
 United Kingdom Visa required[301]
 United States Visa required[302][303]
  • Multiple Entry visa is given for a duration of 5 years.
  • May apply online[304]
 Uruguay Visa required[305]
 Uzbekistan eVisa[306] 30 days
  • Visa not required for holders of a valid Residency Visa in the United Arab Emirates for at least 3 months.
  • May apply online.[307]
 Vanuatu eVisa[308] 120 days
 Vatican City Visa required[310]
  • Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
 Venezuela Visa not required[311] 90 days
 Vietnam eVisa[312] 90 days
 Yemen Visa required[314]
 Zambia eVisa[315] 90 days
 Zimbabwe eVisa / Visa on arrival[317] 30 days
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