Embassy
Embassy of the State of Palestine, Pretoria
Pretoria
809 Government Avenue
Palestine visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens do not need a visa for Palestine. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
PSE
Palestine
No visa needed
You need no separate Palestinian visitor visa, but your route may need other permissions.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Palestine.
Ways into Palestine
Check entry rules for your passport, route, and destination.
Visa not requiredNo separate visitor visaYou need no separate Palestinian visitor visa, but your route may need other permissions.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Choose your route.
- Check and get the entry permissions your route needs.
- Check the limits on your entry permission.
Documents required
- Passport
- Israeli entry slip for Israel–Palestine crossings
- Israeli entry permission does not remove limits on visiting Palestinian areas.
- Crossing hours and access can change.
eTA requiredIsraeli online travel approvalOnline approval for people who can visit Israel without a visitor visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 730 days
- Fee
- ₪25
- Processing
- 3 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check if you qualify on Israel's official entry website.
- Fill in the online form and pay 25 ILS.
- Wait for the email decision before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid at least 90 days
- Approval ends sooner if your passport expires; entry staff decide your allowed stay.
- Get new approval after passport, name, gender, or citizenship changes; entry is not guaranteed.
Visa requiredIsraeli visitor visaA visitor visa for people whose route needs Israeli entry permission.
How to apply
- Contact the Israeli embassy serving where you live.
- Ask for its document list and application steps.
- Submit your application.
Documents required
- Passport valid at least 180 days
- This visa does not give permission to visit every place in Palestine.
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Embassy of the State of Palestine in Hungary — Consular Services
- Palestinian Mission in Austria — Travel to Palestine
- Palestinian General Authority of Civil Affairs — Procedures for visits, foreign residence and reunification
- Palestinian Ministry of Interior — Official website; no incoming visitor visa checklist verified
- Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates — Protocol; indexed visa material concerns Palestinian passport holders travelling abroad
- Israeli Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories — Procedure for entry and residence of foreigners in the West Bank; linked English procedure consulted
- Israeli Population and Immigration Authority — Official entry and electronic travel authorization portal
- Israel Ministry of Tourism — Entry and passport validity requirements
- Israeli consular notice — Electronic travel authorization eligibility, fee and response time
- Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visitor visa application service
- Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs — Palestine entry and checkpoint guidance
- UK Foreign Office — Palestine entry requirements
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C HAdapter for some
- MoneyEGP ج.م
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency100 police101 ambulance
Planning your Palestine trip
- Church of the Nativity, BethlehemBuilt over the cave traditionally believed to be Jesus's birthplace, it is sacred to Christians and Muslims.
- Shepherd's Field and Solomon's PoolsShepherd's Field is linked to the announcement of Jesus's birth. Solomon's Pools are a few kilometres outside Bethlehem.
- Banksy art in BethlehemThe city has four examples of Banksy's graffiti.
- Monastery of Mar SabaThis striking monastery is near Bethlehem.
Scams to watch for in Palestine
- False “my cousin can get it cheaper” offersSomeone claims a cousin or friend has what you need and can offer a cheaper price. The claimed relationship may be false, and the deal often costs more. They may also pressure you to believe there is only one option.
- Taxi or guide referrals with hidden commissionsA driver or guide charges for their service and also earns commission from the business they take you to. You may be taken to a restaurant with inflated prices. A restaurant or hotel may quote a higher price while the driver or guide stands beside you.
About Palestine
Palestine is a partially recognized state made up of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in Western Asia.
- Capital
- Ramallah
- Money
- Egyptian pound (ج.م), Israeli new shekel (₪), Jordanian dinar (د.ا)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+02:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +970
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Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for Palestine?
South African citizens do not need a visa for Palestine. Show your passport at the border.
Do palestinian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Palestinian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to South Africa.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Palestine?
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana Burkina Faso, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Palestine are easier for south african citizens?
Georgia, Oman, Qatar, Armenia Bahrain, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Palestine?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Palestine?
Egyptian pound (ج.م) and Israeli new shekel (₪) and Jordanian dinar (د.ا). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Palestine?
Arabic.
How strong is the South Africa passport?
It ranks #51 and reaches 91 destinations without applying ahead.
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