Palestine
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United States visa for Palestinian citizens
Entry requirement
Palestinian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where Palestinian citizens apply for a visa for the United States
United States 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 the United States in Tel Aviv24 km
הירקון 71, Tel Aviv
- Embassy of the United States in Amman98 km
شارع الأمويين 37, عمان
- Embassy of the United States in Damascus227 km
شارع المنصور 2, دمشق
Measured from Palestine, US embassies and consulates are closest in Tel Aviv, Israel (24 km), Amman, Jordan (98 km) and Damascus, Syria (227 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Palestine is decided by the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Palestine anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Palestine.
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
US citizens travelling to Palestine
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Palestinian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Palestinian citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Palestinian citizens apply
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Palestine. Palestinian citizens apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Palestine from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for Palestinian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Palestinian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Palestine
US citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Palestinian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Palestine?
No. The United States has no embassy in Palestine. The nearest US embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 km from Palestine.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Palestine?
US citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Can Palestinian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Palestinian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.