United Arab Emirates e-Visa for citizens of Palestine: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Palestine apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the United Arab Emirates visa from Palestine
Holders of a Palestinian Authority passport or travel document need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. It is issued as an electronic visa (e-Visa) that must be applied for online before departure.
For a Palestinian traveller, entry to the UAE is not visa-free: there is no exemption and no visa on arrival, so a visa must be secured in advance. The application goes through the ICP smart services portal or a UAE-based sponsor such as a hotel, airline or resident relative. Applications from Palestinian nationals may be subject to additional security clearance.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Palestinians do not receive visa-free entry to the UAE and must obtain an e-Visa before travelling. The passport or travel document should stay valid for at least six months from the date of entry. The most common category is the short-stay tourist visa, though other purposes (visit, business, transit) are also available.
How much does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates cost from Palestine?
The official fee for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for the United Arab Emirates really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Documents required for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Visa fee payment
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of accommodation
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport or travel document valid for six months, a compliant photo, a copy of the bio-data page, proof of accommodation and, often, a return ticket. Fees depend on the visa's duration and type and are not confirmed here: check the official amount on the ICP portal at the time of application. Pay only through official channels.
How to apply for an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates from Palestine
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
The application is made online, chiefly through the ICP portal and app (icp.gov.ae), or via an Emirati sponsor: a hotel, an airline such as Emirates or Etihad, or a resident family member. For Palestinian travel-document holders it is wise to apply through a local sponsor, who files the case on your behalf. An embassy visit is generally not required, as the process is fully digital.
Where do you apply for a visa for the United Arab Emirates from Palestine?
An e-visa for the United Arab Emirates is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Palestine on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Palestine but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for the United Arab Emirates take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing and tips
Processing time varies and is not guaranteed; file well ahead, especially as security screening can lengthen the review for Palestinian nationals. Keep the visa confirmation (digital and printed) for check-in and immigration. Confirm the permitted length of stay and the rules for extensions before you arrive.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Refusals often stem from a travel document too close to expiry, a name spelled differently from the passport, or using unofficial sites that add mark-ups. Do not assume visa on arrival: plan on needing an e-Visa beforehand. Never overstay the authorised period, or you will face daily fines.
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Other visa types for United Arab Emirates
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- ICP: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (UAE)
- Official UAE Government Portal: Visa services
- GDRFA Dubai: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
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