Military area
West Bank — Israeli checkpoints, document checks
Military area · Palestine
In short
For visitors: with an ID document.
- Boundary area — 5,726 km²
- Checked against the act on 21 October 2026
- Local name: الضفة الغربية / יהודה ושומרון
Who may enter, and with what
Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.
- Foreign nationals — with an ID document. According to the UK FCDO, entry to the West Bank is controlled by Israel; at Israeli checkpoints you must show your passport and Israeli entry slip. Checkpoints may close on holidays and during unrest.Issued by: Israeli authorities (IDF checkpoints, border control)Exceptions: Study, work, volunteering, long stays — prior permission under the 2022 COGAT procedure (not officially confirmed, gov.il unavailable).; Allenby Bridge (near Jericho) — the only West Bank crossing to Jordan; Israeli citizens may not use it (Israel Airports Authority).FCDO, Foreign travel advice: Palestine — Entry requirements (gov.uk) · as of 22 July 2026 · checked 21 October 2026
Original wording
You must show a passport and Israeli immigration slip to cross between Israel and Palestine.
Legal basis
Questions
Permits and restricted zones — FAQ
Do you need a permit: West Bank — Israeli checkpoints, document checks?
For visitors: with an ID document. According to the UK FCDO, entry to the West Bank is controlled by Israel; at Israeli checkpoints you must show your passport and Israeli entry slip. Checkpoints may close on holidays and during unrest.
Where do I get the permit?
Issued by: Israeli authorities (IDF checkpoints, border control). The link to the official application page is in the rule above.
Will the planner see this zone on my route?
Yes: the zone has a boundary, and the trip plan will show a line if the route or an overnight stop falls inside.
Other zones: Palestine
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Zone boundaries built from © OpenStreetMap contributors and national acts.