Visa policy of Palau

All visitors to Palau may generally obtain a visa on arrival unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who must obtain a visa in advance.

Visa policy map

Entry requirements

All visitors arriving in Palau must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months) and proof of return arrangements.

Palau pledge

All visitors are required to sign the Palau Pledge in front of the immigration officer at the port of entry in order to enter Palau.

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries can enter Palau without a visa, for stays up to the duration listed below:

Visa-free agreements

Israel - Israel signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with Palau and entered into force on 11 December 2012. This agreement allows citizens of Israel to stay without a visa for a period of 90 days within any 6-month period.
Seychelles - Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with Seychelles on 1 July 2015 and entered into force the same day. This agreement allows citizens of Seychelles to stay without a visa for a period of 30 days.
European Union - Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with the European Union on 7 December 2015. This agreement allows all citizens of states that are contracting parties to the Schengen Agreement to stay without a visa for a period of 90 days within any 180-day period.
Russia - Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with Russia on 28 September 2018 which entered into force on 27 December 2018. This agreement allows citizens of Russia to stay without a visa for a period of 30 days.
Taiwan - Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with the Taiwan on 25 October 2018 which entered into force on 1 December 2018. This agreement allows citizens of Taiwan to stay without a visa for a period of 90 days.

Visa on arrival

Citizens of any countries (except Bangladesh and Myanmar) may obtain a visa on arrival.

The visa is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days but can be extended twice for a fee. In order to obtain a visa on arrival visitors are required to have a proof of sufficient funds (200 USD per week).

Visa required in advance

Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa in advance:

Digital Residents

Holders of Digital Residency are permitted up to 2 consecutive 90-day extensions during each calendar year after the duration of their initial tourist visa expiring. Per the Root Name System (RNS.id), the issuing agent for Palau IDs and Palau Digital Residency, the purpose of these visa extensions are to facilitate tax residency in Palau by allowing visitors to meet substantial presence tax residency tests of over 180 days.