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🇺🇸 Does an American need a visa for Palau 🇵🇼?
No. American passport holders can visit Palau without a visa for up to 360 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for American citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Palau or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Palau at a glance
Capital: Ngerulmud · Currency: United States dollar (USD, $) · Official languages: English, Palauan · Calling code: +680
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Palau: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 6 August 2024). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the United States (A, B) works with sockets in Palau.
Your embassy in Palau
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Palau, contact the embassy of the United States:
- Embassy of the United States in Palau · Omsangel/Beklelachieb · pw.usembassy.gov
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇵🇼 Palauan passport holders visiting the United States: Palauan passport holders can visit the United States without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
The American passport at a glance
All destinations for United States passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Palau →
Questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Palau?
American passport holders can visit Palau without a visa for up to 360 days.
How long can an American stay in Palau without a visa?
Up to 360 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Palauan need a visa for the United States?
Palauan passport holders can visit the United States without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.