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.
Visiting Palau
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Life in Palau
Money
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Currency
US Dollar
USD
US Dollar
Cost of living
96
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
6–12%
Income tax (national)
PGST 10%
Wages and salary tax: 6% on the first USD 8,000, 10% up to USD 40,000, 12% above.
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Who it’s for
Tourists, divers and other short-term visitors to Palau.
Eligibility
Passport and return travel
You need a passport valid for at least 6 months and proof of return arrangements.
Official wording
A passport valid for at least 6 months and proof of return arrangements.
Visa on arrival
You get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, which can be extended up to a maximum of 90 days.
Visa length and extension cost
- Visa on arrival
- 30 days
- Each extensionup to 2 extensions
- US$50
- Maximum stay30 days plus 2 extensions
- 90 days
- Request extensions 7 days in advance
- Extensions need approval of the Chief of Immigration
- After 90 days, visitors must leave
Official wording
A 30-day tourist visa is issued on arrival. Extensions must be requested 7 days in advance, with approval of the Chief of Immigration, for US$50 each; maximum 90 days (30 days plus 2 extensions), after which visitors must leave.
Compact and regional citizens
Citizens of certain countries and territories with valid passports get a 1-year visa on arrival.
1 year
Visa length for these citizens
- United States
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Republic of the Marshall Islands
- Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Official wording
Citizens of the United States, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with valid passports get a 1-year visa on arrival.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPre-approved visa
- Document checklistPassport valid at least 6 months
- FeesVisa on arrival (30 days)
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- 4 documents
- 4 fees
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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