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Palestijnse gebieden: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en visa

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.

Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen

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

Geldigheid paspoort: FCDO: at least 90 days after arrival for the standard British tourist route.

Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar

  • Retain your passport and Israeli entry slip for checkpoints.

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Geld

Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

Waar je geld wisselt

  • 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.

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

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

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

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

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Cultuur en kleding

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

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

Etiquette

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

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Klimaat

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.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Cool, wet winter
  • februari: Feb: Cool, wet winter
  • maart: Mar: Spring transition; rain possible
  • april: Apr: Spring; regional conditions vary
  • mei: May: Warming towards summer
  • juni: Jun: Hot, dry summer
  • juli: Jul: Hot, dry summer
  • augustus: Aug: Hot, dry summer
  • september: Sep: Late summer; heat persists
  • oktober: Oct: Autumn transition
  • november: Nov: Cooler; winter rains develop
  • december: Dec: Cool, wet winter

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

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Wat mee te nemen

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

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Unnecessary photography equipment near security sites

Praktisch

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

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

Verkeer: rechts rijden

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

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.