Do you need a visa for Palau?
Entry rules for Palau for 10 passports, each checked against the official source: 6 without a visa, 2 with a pre-registration, 2 with a visa.
We list only the pairs we have checked against the official source. A destination or passport that is not listed has not been checked yet; it does not mean a visa is required.
How this tool works
We read the official notice for each pair and record the date. Nothing here is generated; a pair with no written check is not shown.
How we check| Passport | Entry | What it means | Last checked | Full rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa | No visa needed. Australian passport holders are issued a 30-day tourist stay on arrival in Palau. | Oct 21, 2026 | Full rules |
| Austria | Pre-registration | Entry registration required. Austrian passport holders must register before entering Palau. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Canada | Visa required | Visa on arrival. Canadian passport holders are issued a tourist visa at the airport, valid for 30 days. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| France | No visa | No visa. French passport holders can visit Palau for up to 30 days. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Germany | No visa | No visa. German passport holders can stay in Palau up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU visa waiver. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| Ireland | Pre-registration | Online form required. Irish passport holders must complete Palau’s Entry Form within 72 hours before arrival. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Portugal | No visa | No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Palau for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. | Oct 19, 2026 | Full rules |
| Spain | No visa | No visa. Spanish passport holders can stay in Palau up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU visa waiver. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United Kingdom | Visa required | Visa on arrival. British passport holders can visit Palau for up to 30 days without a pre-arranged visa. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
| United States | No visa | No visa. US passport holders do not need a visa for Palau; the tourism authority says a one-year visa is issued on arrival. | Oct 4, 2026 | Full rules |
Before you fly to Palau
Travelers come to Palau for the limestone Rock Islands, reef diving and the World War II battle sites on Peleliu and Angaur.
Read the guideVisas and entryWho needs a visa, an online travel authorization or nothing at all, written from the official rules and dated.
Read the guidePower plugs in PalauSocket types and voltage, and whether you need an adapter.
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Do Australian passport holders need a visa for Palau?
No visa needed. Australian passport holders are issued a 30-day tourist stay on arrival in Palau.
Do Austrian passport holders need a visa for Palau?
Entry registration required. Austrian passport holders must register before entering Palau.
Do Canadian passport holders need a visa for Palau?
Visa on arrival. Canadian passport holders are issued a tourist visa at the airport, valid for 30 days.
Do French passport holders need a visa for Palau?
No visa. French passport holders can visit Palau for up to 30 days.
Do German passport holders need a visa for Palau?
No visa. German passport holders can stay in Palau up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU visa waiver.
Do Irish passport holders need a visa for Palau?
Online form required. Irish passport holders must complete Palau’s Entry Form within 72 hours before arrival.
Do Portuguese passport holders need a visa for Palau?
No visa. Portuguese passport holders can visit Palau for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Do Spanish passport holders need a visa for Palau?
No visa. Spanish passport holders can stay in Palau up to 90 days in any 180 under the EU visa waiver.
Do British passport holders need a visa for Palau?
Visa on arrival. British passport holders can visit Palau for up to 30 days without a pre-arranged visa.
Do US passport holders need a visa for Palau?
No visa. US passport holders do not need a visa for Palau; the tourism authority says a one-year visa is issued on arrival.