Visa policy of Palau explained

All visitors to Palau may generally obtain a visa on arrival, unless they are a citizen of one of the visa-exempt countries or a citizen of a country whose nationals must obtain a visa in advance.

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.^[1]

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries can enter Palau without a visa, for stays up to the duration listed below:^[2]

1 year Marshall Islands United States 90 days European Union member states (except Ireland) Iceland Israel Liechtenstein Norway Switzerland 30 days Ireland^[3]

Visa-free agreements

• - 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 maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.
• - 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.^[4]
• - Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with the 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.^[5]

Visa on arrival

Nationals of any country, except Myanmar and Bangladesh, can 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 hold a proof of sufficient funds (200 USD per week).^[6]

Visa in advance

Prior visas are required for nationals of the following countries:

Bangladesh Myanmar

See also

• Visa requirements for Palauan citizens

Notes and References

1. Web site: Palau Pledge . 2024-01-26 . PALAUPLEDGE.COM . en.
2. Web site: Agreement.
3. Web site: Irish Foreign Affairs. 22 November 2023.
4. Web site: Visa waiver between Taiwan and Palau to start from Dec. 1st, 2018.
5. Web site: Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Республики Палау о взаимной отмене визовых требований для граждан Российской Федерации и граждан Республики Палау . ru . mid.ru . 10 October 2018.
6. Web site: 30-days Tourist Visa will be issued upon arrival.