Palau · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Palau?
Entry rules for Palau by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Office of the President, Republic of Palau, checked .
In brief
No nationality can visit Palau without a visa under its official rules. 1 need a visa before they travel.
- Visa-free
- 0
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 0
- Visa required
- 1
Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Office of the President, Republic of Palau197 nationalities not covered by the official sourceReport a change
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Partly verified: the official source covers the groups below but not every nationality. For a passport not listed here, check the official sites at the end of this page.
Palau entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry suspended | Not stated | 1 | North Korea | Office of the President, Republic of Palau |
Entry suspended: North Korea
Executive Order No. 424 of 30 April 2019.
North KoreaSource: Office of the President, Republic of Palau, checked Refuse to allow entry or deny issuance of any visa of any nature at any port of entry in Palau to any person holding a passport issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) in accordance with UNSC Resolution 1718
Where to apply
A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Palau, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
- Palau National Government
- Palau Entry Form (official, within 72 hours before arrival)
- Executive Order No. 424 (PDF)
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
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FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Palau?
It depends on your passport: 1 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Sources and changes
- Executive Order No. 424 (PDF)
- Palau National Government
- Palau Entry Form (official, within 72 hours before arrival)
- All groups checked against Office of the President, Republic of Palau. No change since.
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