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Palestinian TerritoriesVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Visiting the Palestinian Territories

entry controlled by Israel; Gaza via Rafah/Erez

The Palestinian Authority does not issue its own entry visas: Israeli authorities control entry to the West Bank and Gaza, including by sea. Visitors usually enter through Israel (Ben Gurion airport, with an Israeli Electronic Travel Authorisation) or the Allenby Bridge from Jordan, and pass Israeli checkpoints. Entry to Gaza needs Israeli permits through Erez or passage through Egypt's Rafah crossing, both of which are closed or heavily restricted. The UK government advises against all travel to parts of the territories.

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Visiting Palestinian Territories

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Life in Palestinian Territories

Money

2

Currency

Israeli New Shekel

ILS

Israeli New Shekel

Tax

5–15%

Income tax (national)

VAT 16%

Income Tax Law No. 8 of 2011 as amended: three brackets at 5%, 10% and 15% above an exempt amount (top rate cut from 20% to 15% in 2015).

Official rates, 2017 (latest confirmed) · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

4.7

#107 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreign nationals who need to visit the West Bank, for example family visits, humanitarian or diplomatic work, and who have checked their own government's travel advice.

Eligibility

  • Israeli entry rules apply

    Get an Israeli ETA before arrival if you are a visa-exempt tourist, and hold a passport valid at least 90 days after arrival.

    Israeli ETA details

    Required since 1 January 2025
    ETA cost
    25 new Israeli shekels
    ETA validity
    2 years
    Visit length covered
    90 days
    Passport validity
    90 days
    • Source: UK travel advice
    Official wording

    Visa-exempt tourists need an Israeli Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arrival since 1 January 2025. It is valid for 2 years, covers a 90-day visit and costs 25 new Israeli shekels (UK travel advice). Passport valid at least 90 days after arrival.

  • Advance approval for PA areas

    You may be asked at Ben Gurion airport to sign a form not to enter Palestinian Authority-controlled territory without advance Israeli approval.

    • Approval comes from the Israeli 'Territory Actions Co-ordinator'
    • Reported by UK travel advice for some travellers
    • Breaching the form can lead to deportation
    • Breach can also bring a ban of up to 10 years
    Official wording

    UK travel advice reports some travellers at Ben Gurion airport were asked to sign a form saying they may not enter Palestinian Authority-controlled territory without advance approval from the Israeli 'Territory Actions Co-ordinator'. Breaching it can lead to deportation and a ban of up to 10 years.

  • Gaza

    Israel decides Erez entry and exit permits for Gaza, and the Rafah crossing with Egypt often closes.

    • Erez is described as closed
    • Rafah closures can last for long periods
    Official wording

    Israel decides Erez entry and exit permits; Erez is described as closed. The Rafah crossing with Egypt closes often, without warning and for long periods.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementDual nationals
  • Document checklistPassport valid at least 90 days after arrival
  • FeesIsraeli ETA

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