Residence in Palestinian Territories: permits and requirements
Living legally in Palestinian Territories is possible through 5 permit types: temporary, work, investment, study, family. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
B/2 visit permit (short-term visit)
Residence type #1 of 5
B/2 tourist visa for visits of up to 3 months in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria area). Exceptional extensions require COGAT approval: no visit visa may exceed 27 months in total. Entry via the Allenby Bridge crossing (Ben Gurion only in exceptional humanitarian cases with prior approval). This permit does not allow long-term residence: enrolling in studies, working, or leasing/acquiring property beyond the term is prohibited.
Requirements
- Application to COGAT at least 45 days before entry (minimum 48 hours in exceptional humanitarian cases)
- Appendix B form with complete documentation (incomplete applications are not processed)
- Nationality of a country with a visa agreement with Israel (or prior visa via embassy) and financial guaranty when required
- Entry via Allenby Bridge (or Ben Gurion with prior COGAT approval)
Documentation
- Entry permit application form (Appendix B)
- Valid passport
- Purpose of the visit and means of departure
- Financial guaranty (deposit) when required by COGAT, returned upon departure
We could not verify the official portal
The official portal was not reachable during our latest review. The information was cross-checked against the sources listed below. Please confirm the requirements on the official portal before starting your application.
- Procedure for entry and residence of foreigners in the Judea and Samaria area — COGAT (gov.il, effective 20 May 2022) — Official Israeli procedure that de facto governs foreign entry and residence in the West Bank; full text verified via HaMoked mirror
- HaMoked (mirror of the full COGAT 2022 procedure text) — Part 2 (B/2 visits), Part 3 (purpose residence permits), Part 4 (spouses)
Frequently asked questions about residence in Palestinian Territories
How many types of residence permits are there in Palestinian Territories?
Palestinian Territories offers 5 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, work, investment, study, family. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Palestinian Territories last?
Durations vary by permit type: Up to 3 months (exceptional extension up to 180 days from entry; absolute cap of 27 months); Up to 1 year per issuance, extendable up to 27 months in total; According to the academic activity (up to 5 months per semester course); Set by COGAT according to the programme (the procedure sets no uniform student term). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Palestinian Territories be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Palestinian Territories (5 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Palestinian Territories?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Formulario de solicitud. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Residence and nationality updates
Subscribe to know when a country changes its residence or nationality routes. One email, only when there is news.
Anything to correct or add about Palestinian Territories?
If you have spotted incorrect or outdated information, or want to suggest additional details about residence pathways in Palestinian Territories, leave us your comment. We review every one personally.