All visitors to Palau may generally obtain a visa on arrival unless they are citizens of one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who 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]
1 year 90 days 90 days within any 180 days
90 days within any 6 months 30 days |
Citizens of any countries (except Bangladesh and Myanmar) may 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 have a proof of sufficient funds (200 USD per week). [1] [8]
Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa in advance: [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.
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