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Entry and exit stamps.
All visitors arriving in the Republic of Palau must have a valid passport (for at least 6 months) and proof of return arrangements.[1]
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All visitors arriving in the Republic of Palau must have a valid passport (for at least 6 months) and proof of return arrangements.[1]
Citizens of the following countries can enter Palau without a visa:[1][2]
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1 year 90 days
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European Union: Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with the European Union on 7 December 2015. This agreement allows all citizens of states that are contracting parties to the Schengen Agreement to stay without a visa for a maximum period of 90 days in any 180-day period.
Taiwan: Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with the Taiwan on 25 October 2018 which entered into force on 1 December 2018. This agreement allows citizens of Taiwan to stay without a visa for a period of 90 days.[3]
Russia: Palau signed a mutual visa-waiver agreement with the Russia on 28 September 2018 which entered into force on 27 December 2018. This agreement allows citizens of Russia to stay without a visa for a period of 30 days.[4]Nationals of any country, except Myanmar and Bangladesh, can obtain a visa on arrival.
The visa is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days but can be extended twice for a fee.
In order to obtain a visa on arrival visitors are required to hold a proof of sufficient funds (USD 200 per week).[1][5]
Prior visas are required for nationals of the following countries:[1]
All visitors are subject to Departure Tax & Green Fee upon exit.[6]
All visitors must sign a pledge to protect Palau's future upon arrival before being allowed entry.
Here is the exact text of the pledge that is stamped in all arriving foregin national's passports
"Children of Palau.
I take this pledge,
as your guest,
to protect and perserve
your beatiful and unique
island home.
I vow to tread lightly,
act kindly and
explore mindfully.
I shall not take what is not given,
I shall not harm what does not harm me.
The only footprints I shall leave are those that will wash away.
Palau is the first country on Earth to require a pledge to protect their enviroment in order to be approved to cross the border. You must sign the pledge in front of the immigration officer at the airport/seaport before you are allowed to enter. With threats causing the future of Palau, this is why visitors must now sign a pledge in order to enter Palau.[7]
