🇵🇼 Palau visa requirements for American citizens

Entry rules for United States passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from United States can travel to Palau for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 360 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 360-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Palau, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Palau immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The American passport ranks #32 worldwide, opening 159 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (116 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 7 with an eTA). Palau is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Palauan citizens traveling to United States face the same requirement (visa-free).

Across Micronesia as a whole, 4 of 5 destinations are open to American travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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