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title: Palau visa for citizens of South Korea
description: "Citizens of South Korea can get a visa on arrival in Palau. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Palau visa for citizens of South Korea

Citizens of South Korea 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
- **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
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and you have an onward ticket.
2. **Disembark and proceed to immigration** — Follow signs to visa on arrival counters at Palau airport.
3. **Submit passport and documents** — Present your passport, onward ticket, and accommodation proof.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay USD 50 in cash (exact change).
5. **Complete arrival forms** — Fill in customs and immigration cards if not done en route.
6. **Receive visa stamp** — The visa is stamped into your passport; check validity and entry/exit dates.
7. **Clear customs and enter Palau** — Proceed through customs inspection and exit the airport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward/return travel from Palau.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): USD 50 cash, exact change recommended.
- **Accommodation proof** (Travel): Hotel reservation or invitation letter.
- **Sufficient funds** (Financial): May be checked at discretion of immigration officer.
- **Customs declaration form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival.
- **Immigration arrival card** (Supporting): Provided on the flight or at the border.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- cash
- credit card

Immigration officer may request proof of sufficient funds for the stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is single-entry and cannot be changed to multiple entry.
- Visa can be extended twice only with a fee, but extension procedures may vary.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **No onward/return ticket.** — Book and present a confirmed return or onward ticket before arrival.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of South Korea need a visa for Palau?

Citizens of South Korea can get a visa on arrival in Palau. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of South Korea stay in Palau?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Palau visa cost for citizens of South Korea?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of South Korea need for Palau?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee payment; Accommodation proof; Sufficient funds; Customs declaration form; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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