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As an Indian citizen, you must be aware of the following: There is no clear requirement that Indian passport-holders need to have a regular tourist visa before travelling to the Palestinian Territories, specifically, the West Bank and/or Gaza. There are sources that add them as “visa-free in the case of short visits.
But due to the fact that the area is entered through Israel or Jordan (or through border crossings that are run by various authorities), and that entry regulations can change, Indian travellers are advised to plan and check up to date entry and security measures.
Even though no formal visa to Indians is frequently required, you are expected to have the following documents with you in order to pass by without problems and not to get into trouble:
Prior to your travelling, you must ensure that you satisfy the following generic eligibility requirements:
Are Indian citizens required to have a visa to visit the Palestinian Territories?
As per various travel-data sources, Indian passport-holders are ranked as allowed visa free access to the Palestinian Territories for short term visitation. Nevertheless, the access to the region is regulated through Israel or Jordan, as well as local/Israeli restrictions, which is why it is more convenient to consider it as entry with visa or permit of sorts and check it beforehand.
How long can I stay in the Palestinian Territories as an Indian tourist?
Indian citizens in the Territories do not have any definite publicly published validity of the tourist visa. Others include short-term, visa-free stays, indicating a maximum of 90 days stay, although practically your length of stay will be determined by the route of entry, stamp on the border and the decision of the immigration officer. Have a 30-90 day stay plan in place, and have your departure or continuation arrangements made.
What about entering Palestine via Israel or Jordan?
Because the Palestinian Territories do not have all their entry/exit points, it is likely that you will end up crossing either through Israel (Tel Aviv/Ben-Gurion, Jerusalem) or through Jordan. In such situations you have to follow Israeli or Jordanian immigration regulations first. This may include enquiring whether your passport has been marked with an Israel entry or exit stamp in case you are going to the West Bank or Gaza. Check whether your flight/trip route is approved.
Does Gaza or restricted areas require special permits?
Yes. You might require clearance with the Israeli authorities or the Palestinian local authorities, in case you intend to visit Gaza, or some other restricted regions of the West Bank. These local permits are required to be made ahead even in the visa-free structures.
What happens if rules change or border crossings are closed?
The political and security of the region is dynamic. Regulation of entry, border controls or visa/permit requirements can be modified with very short notice. Travel advisory to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Palestinian/Israeli immigration services are always updated and should be checked before booking or travelling.
The following is an advisory step-by-step procedure that Indian travellers should take into consideration in case they would like to visit the Palestinian Territories:
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