Palau visas
Whether you need a visa for Palau depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit: many travellers are visa-exempt or receive a visitor visa on arrival, while work, study, residence and investment each have their own permit. All arriving passengers must first complete the online Palau Entry Form at palautravel.pw. Immigration is administered by the Palau Bureau of Immigration under the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, which issues and extends visas and permits at the port of entry.
Palauan visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Palau — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Palau to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Palau — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Palau.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Palau as a highly skilled individual.3 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Palau long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.1 visa
Palauan visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Palau — key facts
- Visa authority
- Palau Bureau of Immigration (Bureau of Customs and Border Protection)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Time zone
- Palau Time (UTC+9)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.