Visa policy of Palau

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Entry and exit stamps.

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.

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

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]

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

•  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.
•  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]
•  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.^[6]
•  Seychelles - Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with Seychelles on 1 July 2015.^[7]

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][8]

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

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.^[9][10] 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 through substantial presence of over 180 days.

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Palau.

References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
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.
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8. ^ "30-days Tourist Visa will be issued upon arrival".
9. ^ "Digital Residency Office – PalauGov.pw". Retrieved 2024-09-13.
10. ^ Amendment to the Immigration Regulations: Regulation regarding Digital Resident Tourist Visa Renewal.