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Palestine visa for Sri Lankan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Palestine.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Palestine visa?

Visiting the West Bank: entry through Israeli-controlled crossings (ETA-IL or B/2 visa)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Decided by Israeli border control; ETA-IL allows up to 90 days per visit
Fee
₪25
Processing time
ETA-IL: usually 24 to 72 hours; B/2: set by the Israeli mission

Apply on ETA-IL official portal (PIBA)

All visa types for Palestine

Palestine’s tourist visa costs ₪25 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Processing time, as Palestine states it: ETA-IL: usually 24 to 72 hours; B/2: set by the Israeli mission. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Decided by Israeli border control; ETA-IL allows up to 90 days per visit.

Where Sri Lankan citizens apply for a visa for Palestine

Palestine has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Palestinian missions to Colombo are in Dhaka, Bangladesh (2,189 km from Colombo), New Delhi, India (2,424 km) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2,460 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Sri Lanka is decided by Palestine, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Palestinian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

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Travel advice for Palestine

  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

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 Sri Lanka to Palestine, the published travel advice reads as follows: the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Palestine (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Palestine

How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Palestine is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Sri Lankan citizens apply

Palestine has no embassy or career consulate in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan citizens apply through a mission of Palestine accredited to Sri Lanka from abroad; the official visa portal of Palestine names the right place.

Palestine’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens

Jordan and Egypt require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Palestinian citizens travelling to Sri Lanka

Palestinian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Palestine?

Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Palestine.

Is there an embassy of Palestine in Sri Lanka?

No. Palestine has no embassy in Sri Lanka. The nearest Palestinian embassy is in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 2,189 km from Colombo.

How much does the Palestine tourist visa cost?

Palestine’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪25 for the tourist visa. Processing time: ETA-IL: usually 24 to 72 hours; B/2: set by the Israeli mission.

Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?

Palestinian citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Palestine visa-free?

No; Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Palestine 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.