Palau Visa-free / permit on arrival: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Palau Visa on Arrival: USD 0
See official fee detailsPalau Visa-free / permit on arrival at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free visa; Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee US$100 (in airfare) + departure tax
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Maximum stay
- 30 days (extendable twice)
- Visa required?
- Not applicable — nearly all nationalities receive a 30-day visa on arrival free of visa fee; Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee US$100 payable (usually in airfare).
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa to Palau?
Travellers from Almost all nationalities 30 days incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Korea, USA, EU, Australia, Taiwan etc. can generally enter Palau without a visa. Not applicable — nearly all nationalities receive a 30-day visa on arrival free of visa fee; Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee US$100 payable (usually in airfare).
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Almost all nationalities 30 days incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Korea, USA, EU, Australia, Taiwan etc. do not require a visa for Palau for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Republic of Palau — Bureau of Immigration) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
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Official Palau visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Visa-free / permit on arrival
Official fee: Free visa; Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee US$100 (in airfare) + departure tax- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 30 days (extendable twice)
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- No application; sign Palau Pledge on arrival
Who needs it: Not applicable — nearly all nationalities receive a 30-day visa on arrival free of visa fee; Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee US$100 payable (usually in airfare).
Visa-free: Almost all nationalities 30 days incl. Singapore, Malaysia, India, Japan, Korea, USA, EU, Australia, Taiwan etc.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation & funds
Arrival card: Arrival card
US$100 PPEF environmental fee applies to all visitors.
Source: Republic of Palau — Bureau of Immigration · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Palau Visa on Arrival (Tourist)
Official fee: USD 0- Validity
- Single entry; up to 30 days
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- At border
- Time to approval
- Immediate on arrival
- Processing time
- Immediate on arrival
- Where to apply
- Port of entry (airport) on arrival
Who needs it: Most visitors including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page
- Confirmed return/onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds (approx USD 200 per week)
- Proof of accommodation
- Signed Palau Pledge (stamped in passport on arrival)
Extra charges: USD 100 Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (bundled in airfare); departure/green fees may apply
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Palau visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 360 days) | 360 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa on arrival | — | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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