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Holy Land, ancient history
The Palestinian Territories hold some of the world's most sacred and ancient sites, from the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem to the old-town lanes of Hebron. For the Cameroonian traveler it is an intense cultural and spiritual pilgrimage, carried by legendary hospitality, provided you understand the access context via Israel.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
No Palestinian visa: entry to the West Bank goes through Israeli border control (Ben Gurion Airport, or the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge from Jordan). Cameroonian passports need a visa for Israel: apply online for the B2 visa (eVisa-B2 of Israel's Population and Immigration Authority); answer by email, possible interview at the Israeli embassy in Yaoundé. Admission is at the border officer's discretion.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Approved Israeli B2 visa (eVisa-B2)
- Health insurance valid in Israel
- Accommodation bookings and itinerary
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- Round-trip ticket
Good to know
- •The Israeli embassy in Yaoundé still describes in-person filing (August 2024 page); the eVisa-B2 portal is open to visa-required countries, Cameroon included.
- •Gaza: crossings closed, no entry for tourists.
Countdown checklist
Every step dated back from your departure.
- J-60Check your passport
Valid ≥ 6 months after return + 2 blank pages.
- J-45Book the flight
Best fares are usually gone 6–8 weeks out.
- J-24Apply for the e-visa online
Observed processing: A few days to 2 weeks + safety margin.
- J-21Health: vaccines & yellow card
Yellow fever often required; malaria prophylaxis depending on the area.
- J-3eSIM, insurance & money
Data on landing, travel insurance, some cash.
- J-1Print / back up your documents
Passport, visa, tickets, bookings (paper + phone).
Indicative lead times, computed with a safety margin from observed processing times. Reconfirm with official sources.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
600 000 FCFA–960 000 FCFANo direct flights to the region. Expect 1-2 stops (Cairo, Istanbul, Amman) then entry via Israel; 14-22 h of travel.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Church of the Nativity
In Bethlehem, one of the oldest Christian places of worship, on the traditional birthplace of Christ.
Hebron Old Town
The Tomb of the Patriarchs and a historic souk at the heart of a history-laden city.
Jericho
One of the world's oldest inhabited towns, an oasis and site of the Mount of Temptation.
Bethlehem separation wall
Covered in murals and street art, including Banksy works, a poignant testimony.
Sebastia
Roman and Byzantine ruins among the hills of Samaria, away from the crowds.
Nablus and its soap factories
A lively old town famous for olive-oil soap and knafeh.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Enter via Israel and settle in Bethlehem
- D2
Day 2: Church of the Nativity and Bethlehem old town
- D3
Day 3: Separation wall, street art and meeting locals
- D4
Day 4: Day trip to Hebron and its historic souk
- D5
Day 5: Jericho, the Mount of Temptation and the Dead Sea
- D6
Day 6: Nablus, soap factories and knafeh
- D7
Day 7: Travel to the exit point and departure
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Territoires palestiniens
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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