Palau visa types (13)
Official visa categories with requirements, documents and FAQs. Start from a passport-specific route above for entry rules.
Tourist Visa (On Arrival) — 30-day on-arrival tourist stay for genuine short visits, extendable twice.
Business Visa (On Arrival) — 30-day on-arrival stay for short business visits, without local employment.
Transit Passenger Facility (Up to 24 Hours) — No visa for genuine airside transit staying 24 hours or less.
Temporary Visa (Humanitarian / Best Interests) — Short Director-issued visa for humanitarian or best-interests cases.
Work Visa (Labor-Permit Linked) — Entry and stay tied to a Palau labor permit, including fishing-crew officers.
Student Visa — Year-long entry for full-time students in school-maintained housing.
Dependent Visa — Residence for the spouse and young children of a lawful resident.
Resident Visa (Discretionary) — Discretionary two-year residence for self-supporting foreigners.
Investor Visa (FIAC-Linked) — Five-year visa for certified 25%-plus investors with a FIAC.
Missionary Visa — Five-year stay for religious teachers and community-service workers.
Elite Resident Visa (10-Year) — Premium 10-year multiple-entry residence backed by a $250,000 dwelling contract.
Digital Resident Tourist Extension — Two 90-day tourist extensions per year for Palau Digital ID holders.
Visa Exemption (FSM / RMI / USA) — No visa to visit, work or reside for Compact nationals under Palau law.