GoPalau Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

China has no diplomatic relations with Palau. Palau implements a visa on arrival system. Foreigners who need to hold passports with a validity of more than 6 months and show their departure tickets can enter the country and stay for 30 days. If they need to extend their stay after entry, they need to apply to the Immigration Bureau at least 7 days in advance for an extension, which can be extended for up to two times, 30 days each time, and a handling fee of 50 dollars each time. An environmental protection fee of $100 (included in the airfare) is required when purchasing a flight ticket to Pakistan. For specific matters, please consult the Palau Immigration Department (phone: 00680-4882498/2678).

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Each adult passenger is allowed to carry a maximum of one bottle of alcohol and one pack of opened cigarettes (19 cigarettes) tax-free. Carrying US dollars with you is not allowed to exceed 10000, otherwise a 5% tax must be declared and paid. Passengers from cholera and yellow fever epidemic areas must provide proof of vaccination for the corresponding vaccines.

Residency and Naturalization

Palau recognizes dual citizenship.

Individuals who are over 18 years old and have at least one parent of legal Palauan descent may submit a naturalization application to the Palauan court.

Palau's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

The overall social security situation in Palau is good. In recent years, there have been cases of theft and robbery of my personal belongings while traveling to Pakistan. I should pay attention to prevention, especially by keeping my passport and other valid documents safe. Special reminder to Chinese tourists visiting Panama to enhance their awareness of risk prevention, especially when participating in water related projects, please strengthen safety precautions and self-protection, do not swim in water areas lacking safety guarantees, and beware of drowning. Especially before taking a boat out to sea, please pay attention to the weather forecast. Do not go out to sea on rainy or windy days. When taking water transportation, choose a vessel operated by a legitimate company and wear life-saving equipment correctly.

In case of emergency, please call the local emergency hotline 00680-911 in a timely manner.

The Consular Protection and Assistance hotline of the Chinese Embassy in the Federated States of Micronesia is 00691-9260069.

The Global Consular Protection and Services Emergency Call Center of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be reached at 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-65612308.

natural disaster

Palau has a tropical marine climate, with occasional tidal waves, hurricanes, droughts, rainstorm and other natural disasters.

Special Reminder: Please pay attention to local government announcements or travel tips.

FDA

The locally produced aquatic products, vegetables, and fruits in Palau are pollution-free and can be consumed with confidence.

Special reminder: Traditional food processing methods have poor hygiene and can sometimes cause diarrhea.

Urgent Help

Emergency call: 911.

air traffic

Palau has three airports in total. Palau International Airport has many international routes, with regular direct flights between the Philippines, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Guam in the United States. There are currently charter flights directly to Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Belau Air, the state-owned airline of Palau, operates regular airline services between domestic islands. You can drive or take a taxi to and from the airport.

land transport

Palau has no railways and asphalt roads. Land transportation mainly relies on self driving or taxis. There are car rental companies that provide car rental services, with rent ranging from $50 to $80 per day.

water communication

Palau has shipping companies that operate waterway transportation or charter services between islands, with Koror being the main port.

Special reminder: When taking a boat, please pay attention to weather changes and maritime safety.

Urban transportation

There is no public transportation in the city, mainly relying on self driving or taxis.

major city

The country is divided into 16 states, each of which establishes its own constitution and currently retains the traditional leadership system left over from history. Koror is the largest city in Palau, with an area of only about 8 square kilometers and a population of over 10000. After Palau gained independence, it was selected as the capital and administrative center. In October 2006, the capital was relocated to Melekeok.

Commodity prices

Imported products such as apples, oranges, green vegetables, eggs, milk, meat, and daily necessities sold in the Palau market are expensive and have limited supply. Tropical fruits and other local products are cheap, and seafood prices have been continuously rising in recent years.

The circulating currency in Palau is the US dollar, which can be used with VISA, Credit card transactions such as JCB, MASTERCARD, and AMERICAN EXPRESS.

Palau has three American banks: Guam Bank, Hawaii Bank, and Pacific Bank.

Insurance Medical

Medical conditions: Palau has poor medical conditions, with one public hospital and two private clinics. It is difficult to receive timely and effective treatment in case of unexpected situations during tourism.

Common diseases: influenza, diarrhea, diabetes, hypertension, gout, etc.

Customs taboos

Religion: The majority of Palau's population believes in Christianity and Catholicism. Sunday is Sunday.

Clothing: For formal occasions, men wear island clothes (short sleeved floral shirts) and women wear skirts.

Funeral customs: Funerals are generally highly valued.

Taboo: Entry into the private land of local residents requires prior permission from the landlord, and foreign tourists are advised to be accompanied by local guides.

Special reminder: Respect the traditional leaders of local tribes or communities (such as chiefs) and do not offend them.

Communications Power

1. Fixed line telephone: Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) can provide international long-distance telephone services, and major hotels or restaurants can provide international telephone services. Debusech prepaid phone cards are available for sale at local stores.

The way to make a phone call from China to Palau is: 00+680+Palau local number.

The way to make a phone call from Palau to China is: 011+86+domestic area code+local number.

2. Mobile communication: Mobile phone numbers provided by some domestic telecom operators such as China Mobile can be used for roaming in Palau, and local GSM SIM cards can also be purchased.

3. Internet: Internet services are widely used in Palau. Wireless internet service is available at airports, coffee shops, hotels, etc., but the internet speed is very slow.

4. Power supply: The local voltage is 110V, 60Hz. American style sockets, Chinese electrical appliances must be equipped with conversion plugs.

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