West Bank Student Permit

A. The purpose of this section is to formalize the permit application procedure for students wishing to pursue degree studies at recognized institutions of higher education in the Area as detailed in Appendix C of this procedure (hereafter, a "recognized institution").

E. A letter of invitation from the recognized educational institution, and confirmation of acceptance to that institution, signed by a representative of the institution and including details of the discipline to be studied, the type of degree, and the expected length of the course of study.

F. Certified proof of the applicant's means of support, including any scholarships, payment of tuition fees, bank balance, etc. G. Certification of medical insurance for the period of the requested stay.

1) Minimum age for receiving a permit – 18.

1) All requests for student permits for the academic year must be submitted, each calendar year, by **April 1** preceding the academic year**,** accompanied by an official invitation document from the Palestinian Authority.

1) As a rule, the permit holder is not to work in the Area during the term of studies. However, those studying for a master's degree or higher are entitled to work part-time at jobs including teaching or work in their field of study at the university where they are studying. | | 2) A permit under this part of the procedure shall be considered a work permit subject to the conditions stated in clause 1 above.

4) The term of the foreign student permits is a single academic year, in accordance with the relevant dates for the student and for the academic institution where he/she is enrolled. A number of extensions may be approved for the same degree, provided that they do not exceed 27 months. If the student's studies extend past 27 months, the student must submit a new application after leaving for abroad. However, the total period of residence must not exceed a cumulative four years for any given degree, or a cumulative five years for a doctorate or post-doctorate, and the permit's conditions must be honored.

1) Applications for permit extensions must be submitted through the representative of the Palestinian Registrar of Population in Ramallah at least two months before the start of the upcoming academic year. 2) The permit extension application must be accompanied by proofs that the applicant studied in the previous year (certification of the previous year's studies, from the institution, and certification of the studies' continuation and scope) and that the applicant has means of support, has paid tuition fees, has a place of residence, and has medical insurance for the period of the requested stay.