Explore a region of profound historical and spiritual significance, spanning Mediterranean and hill-country landscapes.
The State of Palestine encompasses diverse landscapes, from Mediterranean areas to hill country, with distinct regions like the West Bank and Gaza. Arabic is the primary language, and cities in the Jerusalem area hold deep historical importance.
Visa and residency reference data is available for Temporary Residence, Investor, Visitor, and 1 more.
Civil Affairs procedure for foreigner residence tied to work or study in institutions, requiring a passport, visa copy, and official letter from the workplace or study institution.
Civil Affairs mandate-level source identifies investor residence as part of the population-registration and permit portfolio; detailed public procedure, duration, and fee fields were not available in the captured source.
Civil Affairs procedure for visit permits for family, relatives, and friends from outside Palestine.
Civil Affairs family-reunification procedure for visitors already in the territory who have exceeded the permitted stay period.
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for State of Palestine.
Avoid all travel
Avoid all travel to Palestine due to the ongoing military activities, the dire humanitarian conditions, the volatile and unpredictable security situation, and extensive damage to infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, and the volatile security situation in the West Bank. The security situation can deteriorate rapidly in both Israel and Palestine.
FCDO advises against all travel
FCDO advises against all travel to Israel and Palestine.
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Country Summary: Terrorist groups, lone-actor terrorists and other violent extremists continue plotting possible attacks in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. Terrorists and violent extremists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities. The security environment is complex and can change quickly, and violence can occur in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza without warning. Increased regional tensions can cause airlines to cancel and/or curtail flights into and out of Israel. Some areas have increased risk.
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