You do not need a visa for State of Palestine if you have a Surinamese passport

No visa needed

Surinamese citizens can enter State of Palestine without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for State of Palestine?

No. Surinamese citizens can enter State of Palestine without applying for a visa in advance.

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What State of Palestine may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation from Palestinian host
Confirmed travel itinerary and return ticket
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance covering the Palestinian Territories

Entry requirements for Surinamese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Surinamese passport holders entering State of Palestine as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Israel. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler arrives in Israel.
Israel Ministry of Tourism Last checked 2026-07-15
Recommended
Recommended COVID-19 test on arrival
Travelers who feel COVID-19 symptoms during the first 10 days after arrival in Palestine are recommended to take a COVID-19 PCR test. The test will be free of charge. For more information, please see the source.
Last checked 2026-07-15
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Palestine
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Palestine.
Last checked 2026-07-15
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Palestine.
Last checked 2026-07-15
May be required
Electronic travel authorization may be required for transit
International travelers don’t need a travel authorization to transit through Israel if they stay in the airport transit area for a maximum of 24 hours. Travelers entering Israel must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Travelers can submit the eTA application online. Once the application is approved, travelers receive their eTA confirmation electronically.
- Minors under the age of 18 cannot apply for an eTA on their own; a parent or accompanying adult must complete the application on their behalf. During the application process, the adult must indicate at the beginning of the form that they are applying on behalf of another person.
Last checked 2026-07-15