Japan passport → Palestine
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Visa-free entry
Japanese passport holders can visit Palestine without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Palestine at a glance
- Capital
- Ramallah
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP), Israeli new shekel (ILS), Jordanian dinar (JOD)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +970
- Region
- Western Asia
Palestine for other passports
- JapanVisa-free
IndiaVisa-free
United StatesVisa-free
United KingdomVisa-free
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa-free
SingaporeVisa-free
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa-free
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa-free
Nearby in Western Asia for Japanese passport holders
ArmeniaVisa-free180 days
CyprusVisa-free90 days
GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
QatarVisa-free30 days
TürkiyeVisa-free90 days- United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
AzerbaijanVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Japanese passport holders can visit Palestine without a visa.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Palestine?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Palestine?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Passport Index Data (imorte), scraped from passportindex.org, published 17 Feb 2026. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Palestine before you travel.