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Palau passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Palau passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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69Visa-free
46eVisa
36Visa on arrival
47Visa required

Palau passport at a glance

With a Palau passport you can enter 69 destinations visa-free and 36 with a visa on arrival, so 105 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 46 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 47 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Palau

Do Palau passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Palau passports
United States of AmericaVisa-free
United KingdomeVisa
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Palau passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa3172014
Asia9101814
Europe39024
North America10256
Oceania5611
South America3108

Longest visa-free stays

Where Palau passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 69
eVisa 46
Visa on arrival 36
Visa required 47

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Palau passport holders visit without a visa?

Palau passport holders can visit 69 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, Serbia, Philippines and others. Adding the 36 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 105 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Palau passport holders?

36 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Palau passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda, Senegal and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Palau passport holders travel with an eVisa?

46 destinations let Palau passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Kenya, Georgia, Armenia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Palau passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Palau passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Palau passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Palau passport holders can enter visa-free for the United States, according to our data.

Do Palau passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Palau passport holders need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation obtained online before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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