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Palau visa requirements for Burmese citizens

Burmese citizens need a visa for Palau, from its embassy or consulate.

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Bangladesh and Myanmar citizens must get this visa before arriving.

Visa: Required
Last updated: 11 November 2026

Special rules for Burmese citizens in Palau

Get a visa before travelling to Palau

Myanmar passport holders must get a visa before travel.
You cannot get a visa on arrival.

What to do

Find Palau's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.

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Ways into Palau

Most tourists get 30 days on arrival; some need advance approval.

Visa required For your passportTourist visa before travelBangladesh and Myanmar citizens must get this visa before arriving.
How to apply
1. Contact Palau's embassy, representative or foreign affairs ministry.
2. Get your visa before travel.
3. Also get written travel approval before boarding.
Documents required
- Passport valid for 6 months
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of where you will stay
- Proof of enough money
- Hotel booking
- The guide gives no separate visa checklist, fee or processing time.
- Written travel approval does not replace this visa.
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Other route For your passportTravel approval before boardingPeople from 12 listed countries need written approval before boarding.
Stay
30 days
How to apply
1. Complete the Immigration Pre-Clearance Form.
2. Gather your travel, stay and money records.
3. Ask Immigration about the Entry Form's conflicting submission deadlines.
4. Email immtravelapproval@bcbp.pw at least 5 days before travel.
5. Get written approval before boarding; keep any required visa.
Documents required
- Completed travel approval form
- Entry Form submission or QR code
- Passport identity page
- Non-refundable return ticket
- Proof of booked accommodation
- Proof of enough money
- Invitation letter if needed
- Diplomatic passport for diplomatic travellers only headline
- Hotel booking
- Countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cameroon, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea.
- Also: Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, Vanuatu. Leave by your return-ticket date.
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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
1. Ask the Ministry of State if your country is covered.
2. Complete the Palau Entry Form.
3. 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.
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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
1. Check whether you need a visa or approval before travel.
2. Submit the Palau Entry Form within 3 days before departure.
3. Save the QR code.
4. Show your passport, QR code and travel documents on arrival.
5. 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.
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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
1. Check whether you need a visa or approval before travel.
2. Complete the Palau Entry Form.
3. 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.
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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
1. Apply at least 7 days before your current visa ends.
2. Show your current Digital Resident National ID Card.
3. 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.
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