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Germany visa for Palestinian citizens
Entry requirement
Palestinian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Germany visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where to apply in Palestine
Germany has no embassy or consulate in Palestine on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Germany: visa decisions in Palestine
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,460 | 3,087 | 365 | 10.6% | 93.4% |
| 2024 | 1,627 | 1,293 | 178 | 11.0% | 72.5% |
| 2025 | 3,434 | 2,783 | 372 | 11.8% | 84.0% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Palestine (Ramallah) received 3,434 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,783. 11.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 11.0%. Applications rose by 111% compared with 2024 (1,627).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 16.7% of the applications lodged in Palestine that year. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the most applied-for Schengen state in Palestine.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Palestine, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
German citizens travelling to Palestine
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Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Palestinian citizens can stay in Germany
How long Palestinian citizens may stay in Germany is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Palestinian citizens apply
Germany has no embassy or career consulate in Palestine. Palestinian citizens apply through a mission of Germany accredited to Palestine from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Germany for visas; the official visa portal of Germany names the right place.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Palestinian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Palestinian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Palestinian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Palestine
German citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Palestinian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Is there an embassy of Germany in Palestine?
No. Germany has no embassy in Palestine.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Palestine?
German citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Can Palestinian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Palestinian citizens need a visa for Germany 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.