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USA tourist / visitor visa success rate for Palestinian citizens

83.3% of Schengen short-stay applications lodged in the Palestinian Authority were issued in 2025. the USA publishes no tourist-visa outcomes broken down by nationality, so there is no official Palestinian rate for this exact route, and any site quoting a precise percentage is estimating rather than citing. What is documented is the decision itself — officers assess whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time, and the single biggest lever is return intent. On the money side: No official minimum. Show funds that comfortably cover the whole trip plus evidence of ongoing income and ties — officers weigh your entire profile, not a single number. The estimator below weighs your own finances, ties, travel history and refusal record against that.

Last reviewed July 2026 per our editorial standards. Source: U.S. Department of State — Bureau of Consular Affairs .

USA assesses a tourist visa on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. As an approximate starting point, this route runs near a 79% base approval for Palestinian citizens — your finances, ties and history then push your personal odds up or down. Published approval rates for the Palestinian Authority run at 83.3% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025.

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Key requirements

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your stay
  • Completed DS-160 online application + confirmation page
  • US$185 MRV application fee (2026)
  • In-person interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate
  • Evidence of strong ties to home, funds covering the trip, and intent to return

Visa fee (cost)

US$185 MRV application fee per applicant (non-refundable, paid before the interview).

Money & funds

No official minimum. Show funds that comfortably cover the whole trip plus evidence of ongoing income and ties — officers weigh your entire profile, not a single number.

Typical timeline

Complete the DS-160, pay the fee and book an interview; appointment wait times vary widely by consulate (days to many months). The visa is usually issued a few business days after approval.

Common refusal reasons

  • Section 214(b) — weak home ties or perceived immigrant intent (the most common reason)
  • Insufficient or unexplained funds for the trip
  • Vague or undocumented trip purpose
  • Inconsistent answers at interview
  • Prior U.S. overstay or immigration violation

Where the Palestinian Authority sits in the official data

Two governments publish visa outcomes broken down by country. Neither predicts an individual decision, but together they show how Palestinian applicants fare relative to everyone else, and which of the destinations we cover currently refuses the fewest applications from the Palestinian Authority.

Schengen short-stay visas — 2025

Across all Schengen consulates in the Palestinian Authority, 16.7% of short-stay applications were not issued — 67th of 127 countries with a meaningful application volume, and 1.1 points above the 15.6% median.

Schengen short-stay applications lodged in the Palestinian Authority in 2025, by issuing state. All rows use the European Commission's methodology, so they are comparable with each other — the US figure is computed differently and is shown separately above.
DestinationRefusedIssuedDecided
Germany11.8%88.2%3,155
Portugal23.9%76.1%314
the Netherlands41%59%534

Among Schengen states, applications lodged in the Palestinian Authority were refused least often by Germany at 11.8% and most often by the Netherlands at 41% — a gap of 29.2 points on a like-for-like basis. That gap reflects who applies where as much as how strictly each state decides, so it is a starting point for choosing a main destination, not a ranking of leniency. You must still apply to the state where you will spend the most nights.

Demand and outcome moved together for the Palestinian Authority between 2024 and 2025. Schengen consulates there decided 5,027 short-stay applications, against 3,033 the year before — up 65.7% — while the refusal rate went from 11.8% to 16.7%. Had 2024's rate held, roughly 246 of the 5,027 applicants refused in 2025 would have been issued a visa instead.

Sources: U.S. Department of State — Adjusted Refusal Rate, B-Visas Only, by Nationality and European Commission — Schengen short-stay visa statistics for consulates . Schengen figures are grouped by the country an application was lodged in, not by passport.

What actually moves the needle

Strong ties to home — a stable job, family, or property

This is the heart of tourist decisions for USA. Make it concrete and documented rather than assumed.

Funds that clearly cover the whole trip

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

A specific, time-limited plan with bookings

Officers weigh this alongside everything else — gather clear evidence before you apply.

Context for the Palestinian Authority applicants

Published approval rates for the Palestinian Authority run at 83.3% on Schengen short-stay applications in 2025. Your personal profile matters far more than any nationality-level pattern, so focus on the levers above.

Avoid the common pitfall

The most frequent reason this route fails is a vague itinerary or thin finances that make your return look uncertain. Address it directly and you remove the biggest doubt.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official USA tourist visa success rate for Palestinian citizens?

Not one we currently carry. We only print a rate when we hold the publisher's own figure for this nationality and this visa category, and we do not hold one for the USA tourist visas. The figure shown on this page is a modelled estimate built from published route-level data and your answers — we label it as such rather than presenting it as a government statistic. What you can act on is the documented requirement set below, which is what the decision actually turns on.

What matters most for a USA tourist visa?

Officers focus on whether you are a genuine visitor who will return home on time. In practice the single biggest lever is return intent, so make that part of your application as strong and well-documented as possible.

Does a previous visa refusal affect my chances?

Yes. A prior refusal weighs on new applications until its underlying reason is addressed. Find out exactly why you were refused, fix what caused it, and clearly show what is different this time.

Is this a guarantee of approval?

No. GetVisaOdds is an educational planning tool, not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application. We show approximate odds and the reasons behind them so you can prepare better.

Is my information private?

Completely. The estimate runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are never sent to a server or stored — there is no sign-up and nothing to leak.

How much money do I need for a US tourist visa?

There is no official minimum. You must credibly show you can pay for the whole trip and that you have income and ties pulling you home. Officers assess your overall financial picture, not a set balance.

What is 214(b) and why does it matter?

Section 214(b) of U.S. law presumes every B1/B2 applicant intends to immigrate. You overcome it by proving strong ties — a stable job, family, property, or studies — that show you will return.

How long does a US tourist visa take?

Interview wait times vary enormously by consulate, from days to several months. After approval the passport is usually returned within a few business days.

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Helpful guides

Refused under Section 214(b)? What it means and how to reapply → Common DS-160 mistakes and how to avoid them (2026) → How to get an earlier US visa appointment (2026) → How to prepare for a tourist visa interview → How to build a travel history that strengthens your visa applications → Invitation and sponsorship letters that actually help →