Embassy
Embassy of the United States in Palau
Omsangel/Beklelachieb
Palau visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens do not need a visa for Palau. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 365 days.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
PLW
Palau
No visa needed
Citizens of these countries can enter without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 1 year
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Palau
- No visa is required for stays of one year or less.
- Yellow fever vaccination is required if arriving from certain countries in South America or Africa; cholera vaccination is required if arriving from certain countries experiencing outbreaks.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Palau.
Ways into Palau
Most tourists get 30 days on arrival; some need advance approval.
Visa not required For your passportUS, Micronesia, Marshall IslandsCitizens of these countries can enter without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Complete the Palau Entry Form.
- Show your passport and QR code on arrival.
- Explain why you are visiting.
Documents required
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Entry Form QR code
- The current Immigration page gives no stay limit in days.
- Work and living in Palau still have rules you must meet.
Visa not requiredSchengen country visa exemptionCitizens of countries in the Schengen Agreement can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Ask the Ministry of State if your country is covered.
- Complete the Palau Entry Form.
- Show your passport, QR code and travel documents on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Entry Form QR code
- Onward ticket
- Proof of enough money
- Return ticket
- Stay no more than 90 days in any 180 days.
- A Schengen visa or residence permit alone does not qualify you.
Visa on arrivalTourist visa on arrivalA visa for holidays, leisure or visits to friends and family.
- Stay
- 30–90 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
- Processing
- 0 days
How to apply
- Check whether you need a visa or approval before travel.
- Submit the Palau Entry Form within 3 days before departure.
- Save the QR code.
- Show your passport, QR code and travel documents on arrival.
- Request extensions at least 7 days before your stay ends.
Documents required
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Return or onward ticket unless exempt
- Proof of enough money
- Entry Form QR code
- Processing usually takes minutes on arrival. You cannot work on this visa.
- Bangladesh and Myanmar citizens need advance visas; 12 countries also need travel approval.
Visa on arrivalTourist or business arrivalEligible short-term tourists and business visitors can get a visa when they arrive.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check whether you need a visa or approval before travel.
- Complete the Palau Entry Form.
- Show your passport, QR code and travel documents on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Entry Form QR code
- Onward ticket unless exempt
- Proof of enough money
- Return ticket
- These are the same tourist and business visas listed above.
- Bangladesh and Myanmar need advance visas; listed countries also need written travel approval.
Other routeDigital resident tourist extensionsDigital residents can ask for 2 extra stays of 90 days each.
- Stay
- 90–180 days
- Fee
- Extension fee unclear
How to apply
- Apply at least 7 days before your current visa ends.
- Show your current Digital Resident National ID Card.
- Meet the renewal rules and get approval.
Documents required
- Digital Resident National ID Card
- Current tourist visa
- Up to 2 consecutive 90-day extensions are allowed per calendar year.
- This extends a tourist stay; it does not let you enter Palau.
Sources (14)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Division of Immigration
- Official immigration forms, permits and regulations
- Official pre-clearance notice effective 30 March 2026
- Immigration Pre-Clearance Application Form
- Official visa application and supporting-document checklists
- Immigration Regulations 2006; older provisions checked against current Immigration guidance
- Investor Entry Application
- Missionary Permit Application
- Official Palau Entry Form; arrival declaration rather than a visa portal
- Ministry of State: Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Trade contacts
- Ministry of State: official embassy and consulate directory
- Palau Honorary Consulate in the United Kingdom: Visa; older guidance
- Palau Embassy in Washington: site currently displays Coming Soon
- India Ministry of External Affairs: Palau Honorary Consulate General contact listing
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyUSD $Same as home
- Time+21h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Palau trip
- Rock IslandsThis group of 250 islands is a World Heritage site. Many are tiny and uninhabited, with beautiful views above and below the water.
- Ancient stone monuments and terracesGuided tours explain the legends surrounding these historic places.
- Local museumsMuseums introduce traditional Palauan culture and the country's wartime history.
About Palau
Palau is an island republic in the western Pacific, at the eastern edge of the Philippine Sea.
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Palauan
- Time zone
- UTC+09:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +680
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Palau?
Do american citizens need a visa for Palau?
American citizens do not need a visa for Palau. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 365 days.
How long can american citizens stay in Palau?
Up to 365 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do palauan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Palauan citizens do not need a visa for the United States. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Palau?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Palau are easier for american citizens?
Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Fiji Vanuatu, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Palau?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Palau?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Palau?
English and Palauan.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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