Palau

Palau offers pristine coral reefs, limestone islands and rich marine biodiversity, with the best regions to explore including the Rock Islands, Koror, Peleliu, Kayangel Atoll and the outer islands.

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon: Palau’s Rock Islands rise from turquoise waters where travellers kayak among limestone islets and explore extraordinary marine ecosystems.

Koror & Ngerulmud: Koror forms the gateway to Palau’s islands where travellers explore marine reserves and cultural heritage.

Peleliu Island: Peleliu combines historical sites and coral reefs within Palau’s southern island chain.

Kayangel Atoll: Kayangel’s coral atoll landscapes offer pristine beaches and traditional island life.

Outer Islands: Palau’s remote outer islands reveal untouched reefs and traditional Pacific culture.

The best time to travel to Palau for hiking, trekking, kayaking and adventure touring is usually during the drier months when rainfall is lighter and conditions are more comfortable for exploring forests, coastlines and national parks.

Palau has a tropical climate with warm temperatures year round, typically ranging between 24°C and 32°C (75°F–90°F). Most regions experience a dry season and a wetter season which influence outdoor travel conditions.

During the wetter season tropical showers refresh the landscape and create lush green forests and flowing rivers. While humidity is higher, this time can still be rewarding for adventurous travellers seeking vibrant scenery and quieter trails.

Palau is +9 hours ahead of UTC/GMT

Palauan, Sonsoralese, Tobi, Anguar, and English are the official languages. English is the language taught in schools.

The official currency of the Republic of Palau is the US Dollar. The majority of established hotels, shops and restaurants accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards or traveller’s cheques. Occasionally, smaller family-run businesses will only accept cash.

There are several U.S. operated banks and plenty of ATMs in Palau, making cash readily accessible. However, the exchange rate used in banks and ATMs is not very favourable, so we advise obtaining USD cash before arrival in Palau.

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Nationals of the following countries can travel to Palau and stay up to 1 year without any visa:

Marshall Islands

Micronesia

United States

Passport holders of the countries listed below can enter without a visa and remain in Palau for a maximum of 90 days:

All EU/Schengen Member Countries

Israel

Taiwan

The rest of the world nationals (including Australia, New Zealand & Canada) can obtain a visa-on-arrival at the Palau airport, which is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days but can be extended twice for a fee.

When traveling to Palau, you will need to meet the following requirements:

Have your valid passport with you. It must have at least one blank page in order for the border authorities to be able to stamp your passport.

Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Palau, which is at least USD 200 per week.*

You must hold a return/onward ticket.*

International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from an infected area.

*This does not apply to nationals of Marshall Islands, Micronesia and USA.

You do not need to pay any fee upon arrival in Palau. However, every traveller departing the country, including those exempt from the visa are obligated to pay:

A departure tax of US$20.

An environmental fee of US$30.

Additionally, visitors are required to complete an online

Palau Entry Form, up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Be alert to scams, there is no charge for this form.

Upon arrival, all visitors must sign the Palau Pledge which is stamped into your passport. All visitors must read the pledge and sign their name, committing to making an effort to protect the country’s natural environment and preserve local traditions for generations to come. This is a world-first initiative that requires all visitors to the country to make a commitment to protecting Palau’s natural environment and respect local traditions.