Palestine
Canada
Canada visa for Palestinian citizens
Entry requirement
Palestinian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where Palestinian citizens apply for a visa for Canada
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Palestine on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Canada in Tel Aviv22 km
Canada House, 3/5 Nirim Street, 4th Floor, Tel Aviv 6706038
- Embassy of Canada in Amman99 km
133 Zahran Street, Amman
- 225 km
The nearest Canadian missions to Palestine are in Tel Aviv, Israel (22 km), Amman, Jordan (99 km) and Damascus, Syria (225 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Palestine is decided by Canada, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Canadian citizens travelling to Palestine
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Palestine to Canada, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Palestinian citizens can stay in Canada
How long Palestinian citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Palestinian citizens apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Palestine. Palestinian citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Palestine from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for Palestinian citizens
The United States requires Palestinian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Palestine
Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Palestinian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Palestine?
No. Canada has no embassy in Palestine. The nearest Canadian embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 22 km from Palestine.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Can Palestinian citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Palestinian citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.