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title: Palau visa for citizens of India
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# Palau visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in Palau.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the duration of stay; no official minimum amount published

## How to apply

1. **Confirm eligibility** — Indian passport holders are eligible for a 30-day tourist visa issued on arrival in Palau.
2. **Book flights** — Palau is reachable only by air (e.g. via Manila, Guam, Taipei or Seoul); ensure an onward/return ticket.
3. **Prepare documents** — Assemble a passport valid 6+ months, proof of funds, accommodation confirmation and return ticket.
4. **Complete arrival forms in-flight** — Fill out the immigration arrival/departure card and customs declaration before landing.
5. **Proceed to immigration on arrival** — Present your passport, forms and supporting documents at the counter at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport.
6. **Pay applicable arrival fees** — Any arrival/environmental levies are collected in USD cash; carry small denominations.
7. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration grants an initial stay of up to 30 days for tourism.
8. **Extend if needed** — Extensions beyond 30 days require application to the Palau Division of Immigration before your current stay expires.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of arrival.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket out of Palau within the permitted 30-day stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit/debit card, or bank statement covering expenses for the stay.
- **Accommodation booking / hotel reservation** (Supporting): Confirmed address of stay in Palau, commonly checked at immigration.
- **Arrival / departure card** (Identity): Completed immigration card usually distributed in-flight or at the airport.
- **Customs / biosecurity declaration form** (Supporting): Palau enforces strict biosecurity; declare all food, plants and animal products.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Only required if arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever endemic country.
- **Travel itinerary details** (Travel, optional): Useful to show planned activities and length of stay if questioned.

## Proof of funds

- cash
- credit/debit card
- bank statement

Palau requires visitors to show they can support themselves, but no fixed minimum amount is officially published.

## Good to know

- No visa application is made in advance — everything happens at the border, so carry all originals in hand luggage.
- Initial stay is 30 days; overstaying attracts fines and possible deportation, so apply for an extension before expiry.
- Palau charges a Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee to visitors (around USD 100); bring USD cash as card facilities at the border can be limited.
- India has no embassy in Palau; consular assistance is limited, so register travel plans and carry travel insurance.
- Palau enforces strict biosecurity rules — undeclared food or organic items can result in heavy fines.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport valid for less than 6 months beyond arrival** — Renew your passport before travelling if validity is under 6 months.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Book a confirmed outbound flight within 30 days and carry the confirmation.
- **Unable to demonstrate sufficient funds** — Carry cash or cards and a recent bank statement covering your stay.
- **No confirmed accommodation address** — Have a hotel or host booking printed or saved offline to show at immigration.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for Palau?

Citizens of India can get a visa on arrival in Palau. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of India stay in Palau?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of India need for Palau?

Passport; Return or onward flight ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation booking / hotel reservation; Arrival / departure card; Customs / biosecurity declaration form; and 2 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Palau?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Palau Entry Requirements for Indian Citizens — Visa on Arrival | EntryBrief (entrybrief.com, third-party site)
- Palau Visa for India Citizens — Requirements & Fees (2026) (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Palau Visa Requirements for India Citizens (2026) (visitplane.com, third-party site)

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