Palauan visa resources
Who Can Enter Palau and Visa Eligibility
How eligibility depends on nationality — visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or a visa required in advance.
Important
Palau's visa policy is nationality-based. Citizens of the United States, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands may enter without a visa, and several other nationalities enjoy visa-free stays of varying lengths.
Citizens of almost all other countries may obtain a visitor visa on arrival. Only a small number of nationalities are required to obtain a visa before travelling. Eligibility for work, study, residence and investor visas depends on meeting the specific requirements of each route rather than on nationality alone.
Nationality categories
- Visa-free: United States, FSM and RMI citizens (long stays), plus other listed nationalities for shorter periods
- Visa on arrival: citizens of most countries
- Visa required in advance: a limited number of nationalities
Next steps
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.