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This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Palau’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Palau set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Palau Consulate in Batley in the UK.

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Palau and at least 2 blank pages.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.

Visa requirements

You can visit Palau for up to 30 days without a pre-arranged visa.

Border officials will issue a 30-day tourist visa on arrival. You may need to show proof of onward or return travel.

Contact the Bureau of Immigration before you travel if you’re likely to seek an extension of your stay.

Telephone: (+680) 488 2498 or 2678 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm)

Email: imm@palaunet.com

Border control

You must sign the Palau Pledge which is stamped in your passport on arrival.

You must also complete the Palau entry form within 72 hours of your arrival.

Entry by sea

If you arrive by sea, you must give at least 48 hours’ notice of your arrival so that immigration formalities can be arranged.

You must complete the Palau entry form within 72 hours of your arrival.

Vaccine requirements

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Palau guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Palau. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty on the Palau entry form.

Declare personal items worth more than 400 US dollars and cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more.

It’s illegal to bring reef-toxic sunscreen into Palau. You’ll see disposal bins for banned sunscreens. If customs officials find reef-toxic sunscreen in your baggage, they will confiscate it. Permitted sunscreens generally have an active ingredient of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.

The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.

Passport

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Palau.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports and other travel documents

Visas

Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required

Visas are issued upon arrival at the airport.

If you wish to extend your stays beyond 30 days, you must submit a request to Palau’s Chief of Immigration and pay the associated fee.

Visa and passport requirements - Palau Visitors Authority

Other entry requirements

You must complete an online entry form within 72 hours of your scheduled arrival.

Palau Entry Form – Government of the Republic of Palau

Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Children and travel

Learn about travelling with children.

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).