South Africa passport → Palestine
Do South African citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Visa-free entry
South African 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.
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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
- South AfricaVisa-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 South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Palestine?
South African passport holders can visit Palestine without a visa.
How long can South African citizens stay in Palestine?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Palestine?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.