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title: Palau visa for citizens of Mauritania
description: "Citizens of Mauritania can get a visa on arrival in Palau. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Palau visa for citizens of Mauritania

Citizens of Mauritania 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 stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months, have photo, onward ticket, hotel booking, and funds.
2. **Arrive at Palau entry point** — Proceed to the immigration counter upon arrival at Palau International Airport.
3. **Complete application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival application form and submit with passport and photo.
4. **Pay visa fee (if applicable)** — Pay any required fee at the immigration counter (currently reported as free for tourists).
5. **Receive visa** — Immigration officer stamps passport with visa on arrival, granting up to 30 days stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward/return travel
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Confirmed accommodation booking
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** At least $200 per day of stay or equivalent
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested by immigration officers.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if documents are incomplete or if traveler is on a blacklist.
- Overstaying the 30-day limit results in fines and possible deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Purchase a confirmed return or onward ticket before travel.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds (cash, bank statement).
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violation** — Check eligibility before travel; avoid overstays.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation; Visa application form; Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Palau visa for every passport](/visa/palau)
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