Visa policy of Palau

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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.

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Entry requirements

All visitors arriving in Palau must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months) and proof of return arrangements. [1]

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. [2]

Visa exemption

Citizens of the following countries can enter Palau without a visa, for stays up to the duration listed below: [1] [3]

1 year

90 days

30 days

Visa-free agreements

  • Flag of Europe.svg  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 maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • Flag of the Republic of China.svg  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. [5]
  • Flag of Russia.svg  Russia - 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. [6]

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). [1] [7]

Visa in advance

Prior visas are required for nationals of the following countries: [1]

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  2. "Palau Pledge". PALAUPLEDGE.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
  3. "Agreement".
  4. "Irish Foreign Affairs". 22 November 2023.
  5. "Visa waiver between Taiwan and Palau to start from Dec. 1st, 2018".
  6. "Соглашение между Правительством Российской Федерации и Правительством Республики Палау о взаимной отмене визовых требований для граждан Российской Федерации и граждан Республики Палау". mid.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  7. "30-days Tourist Visa will be issued upon arrival".