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Visa Types

Visa Types & Categories to Apply for Palau

All foreign nationals who intend to travel to Palau and required a visa for entry can obtain their Visa on Arrival to Palau, except Bangladesh and Myanmar nationals. All nationals are eligible for obtaining a visa on arrival, but Myanmar and Bangladesh nationals must obtain a Palau visa in advance from the embassy/consulate.

Visa’s duration of validity will be 30 days and it will be a single-entry visa. The visa can be extended twice for a fee. You can apply for a visa with more validity at the nearest embassies/consulates of Palau. If you want to stay in Palau for a long period of time, you can apply for long-term visas (residences, if eligible) at the embassy/consulate or you can apply for a residence permit after arriving in Palau.

You will pay a departure tax of 20 USD and a green fee of 30 USD (in total 50 USD) when you leave the country.

Palau Visa on Arrival

All nationalities from all countries (except Bangladesh and Myanmar) who intend to travel to Palau can obtain Visa on Arrival. These nationals can obtain a Palau visa in two different ways:

  1. Applying for a visa in Palau embassies/consulates
  2. Getting Palau Visa on Arrival

The duration of the Visa on Arrival will be 30 days mainly, and it will be valid for single-entry. The visa can be extended twice for a fee. 

 

Required Documents for Palau Visa on Arrival

 

1. Passport

  • Validity minimum of six months beyond the date of your arrival in Palau
  • Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)
  • At least one or two free “visa pages.”
  • Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

2. Travel Itinerary

  • Flight tickets (Return ticket)
  • Accommodation confirmation/reservation (hotel booking, house contract, apartment reservation, etc.)
  • Or Invitation letter by your host

3. Proof of Financial Means

  • 200 USD per week

*Additional documents can be required by the border control.

 

Processing Time for Palau Visa on Arrival

The average processing time for Palau Visa on Arrival is a few minutes.

 

Palau Visa on Arrival Fee

Palau Visa on Arrival fee is free of charge for all foreign citizens, but the fee may vary depending on your nationality. You will pay a departure tax of 20 USD and a green fee of 30 USD (in total, 50 USD) when you leave the country.

 

Where to Apply for Palau Visa on Arrival?

You can obtain Palau Visa on Arrival at all border posts of Palau.

FAQ

Do I need to pay for a visa to enter Palau?

Palau grants visas to all foreign nationals free of charge. You will pay a departure tax of 20 USD and a green fee of 30 USD (in total 50 USD) when you leave the country.

How long can I stay in Palau?

You can stay in Palau for up to 30 days.  You can increase this duration with a simple extension process at the Immigration Department in Palau. The visa can be extended twice for a fee.

Can I extend my duration of stay in Palau?

You can increase this duration with a simple extension process at the Immigration Department in Palau. The visa can be extended twice for a fee.

Where can I apply for Palau Long-term visa?

If you want to stay more than 30 days in Palau for some reason, you can apply for a visa at Palau diplomatic missions/embassies/consulates abroad. The second way is to travel to Palau and apply for an extension or a residence permit at Palau Immigration Department.

Where can Bangladesh and Myanmar nationals apply for a Palau visa?

Bangladesh and Myanmar nationals can apply for a Palau visa at the nearest Palau embassy/consulate prior to travel.