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🇵🇼 Palau for 🇸🇿 SZ citizens
Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival – obtain your visa at the port of entry upon arrival.
Maximum stay30 days
Processing timeVaries
Government fee50 USD
AppointmentRequired
Visa validity30 days
Other options
Documents
Always required
Original passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival in Palau, with at least one blank visa page.
Palau authorities require all visitors to hold a passport valid at least 6 months from date of expiration at entry; this is applied conservatively to advance visa applicants as well. Passport should be in good condition and machine-readable; damaged passports may be refused at check-in or on arrival. Palau airport and government guidance specify that all visitors must hold a passport valid at least 6 months from date of expiration at entry. At least one or two blank pages are recommended for entry stamps and any visa stickers.
Palau Online Entry Form confirmation and QR code completed within 72 hours before arrival.
All travellers, including those with advance visas, must complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours before arrival; there is no fee for this form. Airlines and border officers may deny boarding or entry if the QR code or confirmation cannot be presented. Palau Entry Form must be submitted online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours before departure; there is no fee for this form. Airlines may refuse boarding if the QR code or confirmation is not available at check-in.
Confirmed return or onward ticket from Palau showing departure within the permitted stay period.
Palau entry rules require proof of return arrangements (e-ticket receipt or printed confirmation). Ticket should show the traveller’s name, flight number, and date of departure from Palau.
Proof of accommodation in Palau, such as hotel booking confirmation or an invitation letter from a host including address and contact details.
Consulate and travel-agency guidance for Palau visa on arrival list either hotel reservations or a host invitation as standard supporting documents. Booking confirmations should cover at least the first part of the stay; flexible or cancellable reservations are generally acceptable if genuine.
Proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay in Palau, typically at least USD 200 per week of intended stay (e.g., recent bank statements, cash, or credit card limits).
Palau immigration and consular sources specify that visitors must show proof of sufficient funds of at least USD 200 per week for visa on arrival. Evidence can include recent bank statements, credit card statements, or a combination of cash and cards; officers may ask additional questions if funds appear borderline.
Recommended
Basic travel itinerary in Palau, including planned dates, main destinations, and activities.
Not always requested, but having a simple itinerary can help answer immigration questions about the purpose and length of stay. Can be a simple document listing hotel names, islands to be visited, and approximate dates.
Travel tips
Quick local advice for smoother arrivals and day-to-day travel.
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Palau’s Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (PPEF) is a big one to know: it’s commonly included in your airline ticket, and it’s not a ‘surprise at the counter’ if you understand it upfront. Budget for it, keep your e-ticket/receipt handy, and you’ll avoid confusion—this fee supports conservation and local infrastructure.
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Palau also has the famous Palau Pledge: you sign a pledge that’s stamped into your passport on arrival. It’s quick, but it can slow people down at immigration if they’re unprepared—keep your passport accessible and don’t bury it in your backpack.
Last verified: 2025-12-01