Palestinian Residence Permit Photo

Matching a West Bank Stay Application with Its Identity Evidence

A foreign national seeking to stay in the West Bank should identify the applicable entry-and-residence procedure before preparing photographs. The published COGAT framework distinguishes purposes such as study, employment and volunteering, with supporting evidence linked to the reason for the stay. It is not a single photo-card application that covers every residence situation in Palestine.

The framework includes copies of passports among the required materials for particular categories. A photograph or scan of a passport is different from a separate portrait of the applicant. Check the current form and receiving office’s instructions to establish whether an additional facial image is requested, rather than treating every reference to a “photo” as a passport-style picture.

For any separate portrait required, review the photo requirements below alongside our framing, background, facial expression and photo quality guidance. Preserve a clear likeness and keep the image distinct from passport copies, invitations and evidence supplied by a host organisation. Ask about the final file or print format before assembling the submission.

Our Palestine page links to related Palestinian documents, while the visa finder helps organise entry research. The embassy and consulate directory can help locate relevant contacts for a foreign passport or supporting civil records. Confirm the current procedure for the exact location and purpose of the stay: West Bank arrangements should not be applied automatically to Gaza or East Jerusalem, and a visitor’s entry permission does not by itself settle a longer-term residence request.