The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, including by sea to Gaza, and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine. Canada's travel advice says travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says applications for B/2 tourist visas can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin, and that under its eVisa-B2 pilot Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders residing in India and Sri Lanka can apply online. The UK says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024.
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Visas & entry authorisations
ETA-IL Electronic Travel Authorization (Israel)
Fee
25 ILS
Processing
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Stay per entry
90 days
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority gives the cost as a 25 NIS application fee, paid in the online application, and says you cannot get a refund after you apply. It says an ETA-IL stays valid for up to 2 years, or until your current passport expires, whichever comes first.
When to apply: The Population and Immigration Authority recommends submitting the application at least 72 hours before departure to Israel.
Israeli B/2 Visitor Visa
Fee
32 USD
Processing
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Israel's Foreign Ministry consular fee table, updated for 2026, gives USD 32 or €28 for the B/2 visitor visa.
eVisa-B2 (Israel)
Fee
105 ILS
Processing
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Stay per entry
90 days
The Population and Immigration Authority gives the cost as a 105 NIS handling fee, non-refundable, and says the eVisa-B2 pilot is open to Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders residing in India and Sri Lanka.
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Passport validity
The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and that to enter Israel or Palestine your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you arrive. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says that for an ETA-IL your passport must be valid for at least three months from the date of your arrival in Israel.
No official source we read lists a vaccination certificate required for entry.
Travel insurance
Required
No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors entering through Israel on an ETA-IL. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists, for the eVisa-B2 tourist visa, health insurance valid for the entire period of the visit in Israel.
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists round-trip tickets to Israel among the required documents for the eVisa-B2 tourist visa. No official source we could read states a return-ticket requirement for visa-exempt visitors on an ETA-IL; the UK government says you may experience lengthy personal questioning and baggage searches when you enter and leave Israel.
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority lists, for the eVisa-B2 tourist visa, proof of monetary means: bank account statements for the last three months, approval from the bank of financial feasibility, or a document attesting to sufficient funds for the visit. No official source we could read states an amount.
The entry procedure for foreigners published by Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) for the Judea and Samaria area (the West Bank) says it is forbidden to remain there after the permit expires unless it has been extended. When an entry permit is requested, an authorised COGAT official may require a bank or cash guarantee to ensure the foreigner leaves when the permit ends. If the foreigner does not comply with the terms of the guarantee, a COGAT official considers whether the deposited sum may be confiscated.
Israel's Tax Authority says anyone entering or leaving Israel must declare the funds in their possession. No official page we could read states the threshold.
The UK government's travel advice for Israel and Palestine says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine. Israel's Tax Authority says anyone entering or leaving Israel must declare the funds in their possession.
The UK government says visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport (at other entry points you may get a card or a stamp), and to keep the card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it, particularly if you are crossing into Palestine.
The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza and within 500 m of the border with Gaza, and against all travel to the Tulkarm, Jenin and Tubas governorates of the West Bank except Route 90. It advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the West Bank, except East Jerusalem, Bethlehem Governorate, Ramallah Municipality, Jericho municipality and all areas which lie south of it (this includes the Allenby crossing), and some routes.Verified Oct 8, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab) · archived copy Aug 29, 2025 (opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2025
Emergency numbers
Police: 100 · Ambulance: 101 · Fire: 102
Languages
Arabic
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UTC+2 (UTC+3 in summer)
International Driving Permit
Palestine is a party to the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). The UK government tells British drivers planning to drive in Israel and Palestine that they need both the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) and their UK driving licence with them in the car. No official source we could read states Palestine's own rule on whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.
No official source we could read gives a best time to visit.
Tips & warnings
The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, including by sea to Gaza, and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine.
The UK government says the Israeli authorities decide if you can enter Israel, that you may experience lengthy personal questioning and baggage searches when you enter and leave, and that entry stamps stating 'Palestinian Authority only' or 'Judea and Samaria only' have been issued to some travellers at the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan and at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport.
The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza and says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024.
The UK government says travellers entering by the Allenby Bridge crossing must pass through Israeli checkpoints and Israeli-controlled territory to reach Jerusalem or Gaza, and to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it, particularly if you are crossing into Palestine.
Visa requirements by nationality
Visa requirements by nationality. Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine, and Canada's travel advice says travellers must pass through Israeli ports of entry and comply with Israeli entry requirements. Israel's Population and Immigration Authority says visitors from visa-exempt countries can apply for travel authorisation through the ETA-IL system, that applications for B/2 tourist visas can be submitted at Israeli missions in the country of origin, and that under its eVisa-B2 pilot Indian and Sri Lankan passport holders residing in India and Sri Lanka can apply online. For a visit to the Judea and Samaria Area only, COGAT says citizens of countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Israel but have no visa exemption agreement with it may apply to the Israeli representative office in their own country, at least 45 days before the date of entry.
How do I get to the West Bank?
The UK government says the Israeli authorities control entry to Palestine and that you must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine. It says travellers entering by the Allenby Bridge crossing with Jordan must pass through Israeli checkpoints and Israeli-controlled territory to reach Jerusalem or Gaza.
Can tourists visit Gaza?
The UK government advises against all travel to Gaza, says border crossings out of Gaza have been closed to civilians and general traffic since the Israeli military took control of the Rafah crossing on 6 May 2024, and says consular support is not available from within Gaza.
Can Israeli citizens visit Palestinian cities?
No official source we could read states whether, or where, Israeli citizens may enter the West Bank or Gaza.
Will visiting the West Bank leave a stamp in my passport?
The UK government says visitors entering via Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport get an entry card instead of an entry stamp in their passport, and that at other entry points you may get an entry card or a stamp. It says to keep your entry card with your passport until you leave, as you may need it, particularly if you are crossing into Palestine.
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Every fact on this page is compiled from and periodically re-checked against these official sources:
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