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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Palau

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Palau

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

3 passports visa-free
244 passports get a visa on arrival
2 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Marshall Islands
Micronesia
United States

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Palau 30-day tourist visa on arrival (extendable to 90 days), Palau Pledge and environmental fee
The Palau Visitors Authority (a government agency) says visitors do not need a visa in advance: a 30-day tourist visa is issued on arrival and can be extended twice for US$50 each, up to 90 days in total. Citizens of the US, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands receive a 1-year visa on arrival, reflecting Compact of Free Association ties. Citizens of Myanmar and Bangladesh need a pre-approved visa. Every visitor signs the Palau Pledge on arrival, and a US$100 Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee is included in international tickets to Palau.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Nonresident worker permit
Foreign nationals ('nonresident workers') can only work in Palau for a qualified employer that holds a permit for them. Permits are handled by the Labor Office (Division of Labor) under the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development. A 2021 government notice confirms that a worker can transfer to another employer under RPPL 10-56 (the CROSS Act). It also says no application is granted unless a qualified employer is willing to hire the worker.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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