Do American citizens need a visa for Palau?

American citizens do not need a visa for Palau. (Visa-free.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.

How long can American passport holders stay in Palau?

Palau Immigration states FSM/RMI/USA citizens visiting Palau do not need a visa; the page also notes RPPL 11-26 exempts FSM/RMI/USA for visit, work or residence for the duration of the visit. This record is limited to ordinary short visitor travel.

How much does the Palau entry cost for American citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Visa requirement

Palau visa for American citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

American passport Palau Visa-free

Verified answer

American citizens do not need a visa for Palau.

Last verified: 29 Jun 2026 (yesterday)

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay: Palau Immigration states FSM/RMI/USA citizens visiting Palau do not need a visa; the page also notes RPPL 11-26 exempts FSM/RMI/USA for visit, work or residence for the duration of the visit. This record is limited to ordinary short visitor travel.
Official cost: Free
Before departure: Nothing required before departure
Official route: Open source (opens in a new tab)

Before you travel

1 Entry step Nothing required before departure Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit Palau Immigration states FSM/RMI/USA citizens visiting Palau do not need a visa; the page also notes RPPL 11-26 exempts FSM/RMI/USA for visit, work or residence for the duration of the visit. This record is limited to ordinary short visitor travel.
3 Official fee Free
4 Passport validity passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; Palau Immigration states a visitor passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Palau. Validity source (opens in a new tab)
5 Transit airside transit: not required; landside transit: conditional; Palau Immigration states no transit visa is required for a genuine transit passenger who remains in the terminal/transit area up to 24 hours. Leaving the airport during a stopover may be allowed only if the traveler meets the transit conditions and departs within 24 hours. Transit source (opens in a new tab)
6 Freshness Checked 29 Jun 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: American citizens do not need a visa for Palau. Checked 29 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Visa fee is waived for this visitor route. The Palau PPEF environmental fee is normally included in airline tickets and is not modeled as a visa fee.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; Palau Immigration states a visitor passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Palau.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: not required; landside transit: conditional; Palau Immigration states no transit visa is required for a genuine transit passenger who remains in the terminal/transit area up to 24 hours. Leaving the airport during a stopover may be allowed only if the traveler meets the transit conditions and departs within 24 hours.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

American ordinary passport valid for at least six months at entry
Confirmed return or onward ticket and onward-entry documents if applicable
Completed Palau Entry Form / QR code submitted within 72 hours before departure
Proof of sufficient support if requested
Evidence that the trip fits the relevant visa-waiver route

Why this verdict

American citizens use the Palau no-visa route for FSM/RMI/USA nationals. This destination-wave matrix record is intentionally conservative: ordinary passport, short visitor travel only. Work, residence, long-term permits, digital-resident extensions, diplomatic/official missions, carrier handling, onward-entry documents and Palau immigration discretion can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official Palau Immigration source before booking. Visitors must complete the Palau Entry Form QR process, meet six-month passport-validity, onward-ticket/support and Palau Pledge requirements, and must not work or change purpose unless separately authorized.

Conditional rules

Bangladesh or Myanmar nationality Visa required

Up to 30 days. Palau Immigration states nationals of Bangladesh and Myanmar need to apply for the visa before they reach Palau.
Airside transit within 24 hours without leaving the airport terminal or transit area Visa-free

Up to 1 days. Palau Immigration says no transit visa is required for a genuine transit passenger who remains in the airport terminal or transit area for up to 24 hours with confirmed onward travel.
Leaving the airport during a stopover Conditional

Up to 1 days. Palau Immigration says a traveler may be allowed to leave the airport during transit, but must meet transit conditions and depart Palau within 24 hours.
Work, residence, study, mission, investor, digital-resident extension or other non-tourist purpose Visa required

The Palau Immigration page lists separate visa, permit and extension categories for non-tourist or longer-stay purposes.
U.S. military personnel Visa-free

Palau Immigration lists a separate no-visa route for U.S. military personnel presenting official ID and orders/status documents.

Frequently asked questions

Do American citizens need a visa for Palau?: American citizens do not need a visa for Palau. (Visa-free.) Verified 29 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can American passport holders stay in Palau?: Palau Immigration states FSM/RMI/USA citizens visiting Palau do not need a visa; the page also notes RPPL 11-26 exempts FSM/RMI/USA for visit, work or residence for the duration of the visit. This record is limited to ordinary short visitor travel.
How much does the Palau entry cost for American citizens?: It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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