Alright, folks, let’s dive into this whole Palestinian ID card thing. I’ve been digging around, trying to get one, and let me tell you, it’s a bit of a journey. But hey, I’m here to share my experience, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
First things first, I had to make sure I even qualified. Turns out, you gotta be Palestinian or at least have some kind of papers saying you live there. I mean, that makes sense, right? You can’t just waltz in and ask for an ID if you’ve got no connection to the place. I am a Palestinian, so I got those documents.
Then came the fun part – figuring out where to apply. Now, I heard some folks say you can do it online now, at some Civil Administration post offices, at a gas station, or even at the bank. So, I tried online. Filled out all the forms, uploaded my documents, the whole shebang.

Then I had to pay the fee. I chose to pay at a Menta gas station ’cause it was just around the corner. Paid up, got my receipt, and then… crickets. Waited, and waited, and waited. Nothing.
So, I decided to go old school. I printed out the same forms I filled online, gathered all my documents again, and headed to the nearest Civil Administration post office. I stood in line for what felt like forever. Finally, it was my turn. I handed over my papers, the lady at the counter gave them a once-over, and then she started asking me all sorts of questions. It felt like an interrogation. I answered everything honestly, of course, but it was still a bit nerve-wracking.
After that, she took my photo and fingerprints. This is a biometric ID card, mind you, so they need all that fancy stuff. Once that was done, she told me to come back in a few weeks to pick up my ID.
- So, I went back a few weeks later, stood in line again.
- And finally got my hands on my new Palestinian ID card.
- It was a long process, and a bit of a hassle, but I got there in the end.
So, there you have it. That’s my story of how I finally managed to get a Palestinian ID card. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t impossible either. Just be prepared to jump through some hoops, and have a whole lot of patience.
Hope this helps anyone else out there who’s trying to do the same. It’s a bit of a maze, but you can navigate it. Just keep your chin up, and keep moving forward.