Visa policy of Palau
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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Visa policy map
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]
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1 year 90 days
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Visa-free agreements
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.[4]
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.[5]
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][6]
References
- "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- "Palau Pledge". PALAUPLEDGE.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- "Agreement".
- "Visa waiver between Taiwan and Palau to start from Dec. 1st, 2018".
- "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.
- "30-days Tourist Visa will be issued upon arrival".