๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นItaly Visa for Palestinian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

eTA / e-permit90 days max stay

Palestinian passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) will be required for visa-exempt third-country nationals once operational. The Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational on 10 April 2026 across all Schengen countries, after a progressive rollout beginning 12 October 2025. ETIAS is scheduled to start operations in Q4 2026; no precise date confirmed as of June 2026. Applies to all Annex II nationals entering the Schengen area including Italy. The application fee is EUR 20 (updated from the originally proposed EUR 7, adjusted for inflation and additional operational costs); authorization covers multiple short stays within 3 years.

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How Palestinian citizens apply for a Italy visa

Italy visa cost for Palestinian citizens

ETIAS travel authorisation (EU-wide, for visa-exempt nationals)

EUR 20 (~$24)

3 years or until passport expiryofficial source
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Applications are handled via VFS Global โ€” service fee approx. INR 631, varies by centre.

Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 ยท sourced from official government fee schedules

Documents required for Palestinian applicants

The exact documents Palestinian citizens must submit for Italy, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.

otherReligious

For more details about the documents required click here (PDF checklist โ†—) In any case, according to regulations, the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, through Visa Application Center may: - request any other documents, the appearance of the applicant or a personal interview - should resolve all applications within a maximum period of 3 months - archive the visa application process if it has not been picked up by the applicant within one month of notification or grant

studentStudy

For more details about the documents required click here (PDF checklist โ†—) In any case, according to regulations, the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, through Visa Application Center may: - request any other documents, the appearance of the applicant or a personal interview - should resolve all applications within a maximum period of 3 months - archive the visa application process if it has not been picked up by the applicant within one month of notification or grant

touristTourist Visa

For more details about the documents required click here (PDF checklist โ†—) In any case, according to regulations, the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, through Visa Application Center may: - request any other documents, the appearance of the applicant or a personal interview - should resolve all applications within a maximum period of 3 months - archive the visa application process if it has not been picked up by the applicant within one month of notification or grant

businessBusiness

For more details about the documents required click here (PDF checklist โ†—) In any case, according to regulations, the Consulate General of Italy in Jerusalem, through Visa Application Center may: - request any other documents, the appearance of the applicant or a personal interview - should resolve all applications within a maximum period of 3 months - archive the visa application process if it has not been picked up by the applicant within one month of notification or grant

familyVisa Type D โ€“ FAMILY REASONS FOR MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS

The family members who have the right to reunification are exclusively those indicated in the art. 2 of Legislative Decree 30/20007: - the spouse; - the partner who has contracted a registered partnership with the EU citizen on the basis of the legislation of a Member State, if the legislation of the Member State host equates such registered partnership to marriage and in compliance with the established conditions by the relevant legislation of the host Member State; - direct descendants under the age of 21 or dependents and those of the spouse or partner as per letter b); - direct ascendants and those of the spouse or partner referred to in letter b, if financially dependent. Adoptees/adopters are also considered as equivalent to the direct descendant/direct ascendant, as well as minors subjected to permanent guardianship/custody pursuant to Law. 184/83. The applicant who intends to apply for a visa for family reasons must provide: - Invitation letter from the Italian/EU family member by which he/she states the intention to exercise the right to family unity, accompanied by a valid identity document; - Civil status documentation certifying the status of family member pursuant to art. 2 of DL 30/2007, translated and legalized (with an Apostille, when applicable), or confirmation of the registration of marriage or civil union as transcribed in Italy; - In cases where financial dependency assessment is envisaged: demonstration of economic remittances by the Italian/EU citizen. The financial support must be structural and continuative in its nature (there is no minimum duration) and must allow the beneficiary, in consideration of his/her financial and social conditions in the State of origin or provenance, to provide for his/her essential needs (COM(2009)313 paragraph 2.1.4) The visa is issued free of charge, and the requests for an appointment to lodge the visa application the request will be treated expeditiously

workVisa Type D โ€“ SELF EMPLOYMENT

- Entry visa application form - Recent passport photograph (2) - Valid travel document with an expiry date at least three months after the expiry date of the visa applied for - Certificate of the abstract identification of the resources necessary for the entrepreneurial, commercial or craft activity to be carried out, issued by the Chamber of Commerce competent for the area in which the activity is to be carried out. These resources must not be less than three times the annual social security benefit. - The availability of economic resources in Italy sufficient to guarantee the amount of the necessary resources indicated in the certificate - The availability of an income - in relation to the previous financial year - higher than the minimum amount provided by law for exemption from contribution to health expenditure (8,500 euro), already obtained in the country of residence. - Nulla Osta of the territorially competent police headquarters - Availability of accommodation

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Italy visa for Palestinian citizens โ€” FAQ

Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Italy?

Palestinian passport holders need an approved eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to Italy, but not a full visa.

What documents do Palestinian citizens need for Italy?

A valid passport plus the Italy document checklist for your visa type โ€” Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.

How much does the Italy visa cost for Palestinian citizens?

The Italy etias travel authorisation (eu-wide, for visa-exempt nationals) fee is EUR 20 (~$24). Applications through VFS Global carry an additional service fee of about INR 631.

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