Asia
Palestine
- Capital
- East Jerusalem
- Population
- 5,413,596
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Calling code
- +970
- Languages
- Arabic
- 11missions
- 1embassy
- 1honorary consulate
Palestine
Embassies and consulates in Palestine
embassies in Gaza
Diplomatic missions from 7 countries are based in Palestine, 11 missions in all (1 embassy, 1 honorary consulate and 9 other offices). The only embassy is in Gaza, although East Jerusalem is the capital. Consulates are also found in Ramallah, Nablus and Bethlehem.
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All missions in Palestine
Other cities in Palestine
Outside Gaza, missions are found in Ramallah (6), Nablus (1) and Bethlehem (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
Germany
Egypt
France
Poland
Visa rules for Palestine
Palestine visa guide · 5 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 156 can enter visa-free and 42 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Palestine.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Palestine
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,780 | 4,189 | 477 | 10.1% | 75.8% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 3,092 | 2,428 | 358 | 11.8% | 56.3% |
| 2025 | 5,302 | 4,134 | 839 | 16.7% | 66.3% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,434 | 2,783 | 11.8% |
| Switzerland | 652 | 558 | 13.5% |
| Netherlands | 517 | 268 | 41.0% |
| Bulgaria | 385 | 286 | 22.8% |
| Portugal | 314 | 239 | 23.9% |
Schengen consulates in Palestine received 5,302 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 4,134 visas. 16.7% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 4.9 points from 11.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 71% compared with 2024 (3,092).
Most applications went to Germany (3,434), Switzerland (652), the Netherlands (517) and Bulgaria (385).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Germany’s (11.8%) and the highest the Netherlands’ (41.0%).
Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Palestine.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Palestine
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 9,321 | 8,246 |
| Student (F, M) | 320 | 171 |
| Exchange (J) | 271 | 177 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 118 | 123 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 9 | 5 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 27 | 22 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 71 | 31 |
| Other | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 10,141 | 8,775 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 44.5% | 60.3% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 8,775 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Palestine, the 85th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 94%. That is 13% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (10,141).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Palestine received 477, 91% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 60.3% for citizens of Palestine in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 44.5%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Palestine’s own missions abroad
Palestine’s embassies abroad (75)
Palestine itself has 75 missions abroad, in 71 countries. Its largest networks are in the United Arab Emirates (2), Ireland (2), Italy (2) and Turkey (2).
Good to know
Where the embassies are
The only embassy is in Gaza, although East Jerusalem is the capital. The largest foreign networks in Palestine are those of Germany (2), Egypt (2), France (2) and Poland (2).
Travel advice for Palestine
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Palestine: the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Palestine (updated 29 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Palestine?
Germany, with 2 missions, followed by Egypt (2).
Do I need a visa for Palestine?
Of 198 passports, 156 can enter visa-free and 42 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Palestine; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.