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.
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]
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]
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.[83]
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
Visa is not required if holding a valid visa for at least 6 months at the time of arrival, issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen Area Member State.
e-Visa holders must arrive via 31 designated airports[Note 1] or 5 designated seaports.[Note 2][114]
An Indian e-Tourist Visa may only be obtained twice within 1 calendar year.[citation needed]
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.[115]
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
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[127]
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.[134]
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).
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[176]
Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.
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 [180]
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.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.[197]
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).[207]
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.[210]
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.
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.
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[280]
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.
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[288]
↑ "Information about: Australian Resident Visa". immigration.govt.nz. Immigration New Zealand. Retrieved May 21, 2020. Australian citizens and permanent residents can visit, work and live in New Zealand. You do not need a visa before you travel to New Zealand.
1British Overseas Territories. 2 These countries span the conventional boundary between Europe and Asia. 3 Partially recognized. 4Unincorporated territory of the United States. 5 Part of the Kingdom of Denmark. 6Egypt spans the boundary between Africa and Asia.
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