Data verified
Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Palestine. Fee: USD 25 (~USD 25). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Palestine entry effectively controlled by ISRAEL (West Bank via Israeli checkpoints, Gaza border closed). Practical entry via Israel B2 visa (USD 25) — Palestinian Authority no longer issues independent visas. Nigerian Christian pilgrimage to Bethlehem common.
Visa types: Effectively NO independent Palestinian visa system. Entry via Israeli B2 Tourist Visa. PA Visa exists in theory but rarely issued. Pilgrimage Visa via approved tour operators (Bethlehem, Hebron, Bethany). Gaza Strip entry essentially closed since 2007.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue (Israeli visa). Max Stay: 90 days.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, must NOT have Iranian/Lebanese/Syrian stamps); Israeli B2 Tourist Visa application; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking (East Jerusalem hotels common for Palestine visits); Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Pilgrimage: registered tour operator; Detailed cover letter (Israeli authorities scrutinize Palestine visits).
Visa types (1)
Palestine entry effectively controlled by ISRAEL (West Bank via Israeli checkpoints, Gaza border closed). Practical entry via Israel B2 visa (USD 25) — Palestinian Authority no longer issues independent visas. Nigerian Christian pilgrimage to Bethlehem common.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Application is via Israel — same Israeli rejection patterns (~30-40%); (2) Past Iran/Lebanon/Syria travel stamps; (3) Solo male Muslim applicants face additional security questioning; (4) Doubtful pilgrimage justification without registered operator; (5) Gaza entry essentially impossible; (6) Israeli stamp causes issues for onward Iran/Arab travel; (7) Nigerian Christian pilgrimage tour groups documented well.
Good to know