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Visa on arrival. Vietnamese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Vietnamese 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
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
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
Some of your plugs fit (A); for type C, F, G plugs bring a travel adapter for Palau's sockets (A, B). Mains voltage differs (Palau: 120 V; Vietnam: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Palau for Vietnamese passport holders
- 🇫🇲 Micronesia — Visa-free 30 days
The other way round
🇵🇼 Palauan passport holders visiting Vietnam: Palauan passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
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Questions
Do Vietnamese citizens need a visa for Palau?
Vietnamese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Palauan need a visa for Vietnam?
Palauan passport holders need a visa for Vietnam, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.