Palestine: who needs a visa? (free)

Visa-Exempt Entry with ETA-IL — Visa-free tourist entry up to 3 months with mandatory ETA-IL authorization, including short visits to the West Bank combined with a stay in Israel.

B/2 Visitor Visa (Consular / eVisa-B2) — Pre-travel visitor visa issued by an Israeli mission (or eVisa-B2 where eligible) for nationals who are not visa-exempt.

COGAT West Bank-Only Short-Stay Authorization — Prior Israeli (COGAT) authorization for trips going exclusively to the West Bank, generally entering overland from Jordan via Allenby Bridge.

West Bank Student / Research Long-Stay Track — COGAT long-stay authorization for foreign students, researchers, volunteers and teachers at West Bank institutions.

West Bank Work / Professional Activity Authorization — COGAT long-stay authorization for foreigners taking up professional, business or organizational postings in the West Bank.

West Bank Family Visit (Including Spouses of Palestinian ID Holders) — COGAT-track family visits and spouse stays in the West Bank, with special routing rules for Palestinian ID holders.

Gaza Humanitarian / Medical Entry Coordination — Permit-based entry coordination for Gaza — no tourist route; limited to authorized humanitarian, medical and essential movements.

Common documents for any trip

Regardless of destination, have these ready: passport valid 6+ months with blank pages, onward or return ticket, accommodation proof, and funds proof. Visa-on-arrival and eVisa routes usually add photos and an online form or fee — open any route above for its exact list.