The Occupied Palestinian Territories entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting The Occupied Palestinian Territories: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- No - visa-free for short tourist stays
- Vaccines
- 2 recommended, 4 to consider
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the The Occupied Palestinian Territories embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for The Occupied Palestinian Territories
Passport validity
To enter Israel or Palestine, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 90 days after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - The Occupied Palestinian Territories · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to The Occupied Palestinian Territories
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelPolio Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - The Occupied Palestinian Territories · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in The Occupied Palestinian Territories
The UK government does not list The Occupied Palestinian Territories as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of The Occupied Palestinian Territories and your car-hire company before you travel.
The Occupied Palestinian Territories travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for The Occupied Palestinian Territories from the UK?
No - British passport holders don't normally need a visa for short tourist stays in The Occupied Palestinian Territories. Always confirm with the UK government's foreign travel advice before booking.
What vaccines do I need for The Occupied Palestinian Territories?
No vaccines are listed as required for The Occupied Palestinian Territories, but Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria are recommended for UK travellers based on NaTHNaC guidance. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
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