Palau
Republic of Palau
At a glance
Palau visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Palau depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Palau, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Do you need a visa for Palau?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Palau — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Palau
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 33 countries can currently enter Palau visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Palau they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Palau’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Palau runs on 120V with plug types A, B. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type A adapter covers all of Palau.
Full power guide for PalauLocation
Light & dark
Ngerulmud swings from 12-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:56.
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