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Territoires palestiniens : à savoir avant de partir

L’essentiel

  • Access to Gaza and the West Bank is restricted and can change abruptly; check area-specific official warnings.
  • An Israeli ETA or visa does not by itself authorise entry to Gaza or every West Bank area.
  • Payment access and water supplies differ sharply between the West Bank and Gaza.

Entrée et visas

Entry routes to Palestine are controlled by Israeli authorities. British visa-exempt tourists entering via Israel need ETA-IL before arrival, normally for a visit of up to 90 days. Keep the Israeli entry slip with your passport. Separate West Bank procedures and Gaza permissions may apply; ETA approval does not guarantee admission or access to either territory. Check the rules for your nationality and route.

Formulaires et autorisations en ligne

  • ETA-IL for entry via Israel ↗ obligatoire
    Before arrival via Israel; separate territorial permissions may also be needed · Frais : ILS 25 · Visa-exempt visitors entering via Israel; not a Gaza or West Bank access permit

Validité du passeport: FCDO: at least 90 days after arrival for the standard British tourist route.

À la frontière, on peut vous demander

  • Retain your passport and Israeli entry slip for checkpoints.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Argent

Espèces et cartes sont courantes. Cartes acceptées surtout en ville et dans les lieux touristiques.

Apple Pay — pas de données · Google Pay — pas de données

Où changer de l’argent

  • Licensed and government-regulated currency exchanges where operating.
  • ILS denotes a commonly used currency, not a Palestinian national currency; JOD and USD are also used.
  • Official tourism guidance describes card acceptance in many shops; do not assume this applies to current conditions in Gaza.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travelpalestine.ps ↗

Règles et interdictions

Interdit

  • Illegal drugs.
  • Photography of military or police officers and installations.

Lois que les visiteurs enfreignent sans le savoir

  • Carry identification.
  • Rules differ between territories: same-sex sexual activity is legal in the West Bank but illegal in Gaza, according to FCDO.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗

Culture et tenue

Religion: Religious customs and sensitivities vary among Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities and sites.

Tenue: Cover shoulders, upper arms and legs above the knee; more conservative communities may expect fuller coverage.

Savoir-vivre

  • Ask before photographing people.
  • Respect Ramadan observance and religious-site restrictions.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗

Climat

Mediterranean pattern: hot, dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. Inland and highland conditions differ from the coast; the Jordan Valley is particularly hot. Seasonal labels are not forecasts.

Mois par mois
  • janvier: Jan: Cool, wet winter
  • février: Feb: Cool, wet winter
  • mars: Mar: Spring transition; rain possible
  • avril: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
  • mai: May: Warming towards summer
  • juin: Jun: Hot, dry summer
  • juillet: Jul: Hot, dry summer
  • août: Aug: Hot, dry summer
  • septembre: Sep: Late summer; heat persists
  • octobre: Oct: Autumn transition
  • novembre: Nov: Cooler; winter rains develop
  • décembre: Dec: Cool, wet winter

Meilleure saison : Climate does not override access restrictions and current security warnings; assess the exact route.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travelpalestine.ps ↗

À emporter

  • Passport and entry-permission copies
  • Modest clothing
  • Sun protection
  • Water contingency supplies

À ne pas emporter / interdit à l’importation

  • Unnecessary photography equipment near security sites

Pratique

Prises: 220V system; confirm socket type and your device compatibility.

Eau: Use sealed bottled or properly treated water. Gaza's water systems are badly damaged and tap water is unsafe.

Circulation: à droite

Santé: Water access and medical provision depend strongly on location and current conflict conditions.

Vérifié le 30 octobre 2026 · Sources: travelpalestine.ps ↗, mjr.ogb.gov.ps ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, travel.state.gov ↗

Les règles d’entrée changent. Avant le voyage, consultez le site de l’ambassade ou du service d’immigration du pays.