Palau passport: visa-free countries in 2026
Ranked #41 of 199. Holders can travel to 108 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 69 visa-free, 36 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA.
Access by region
Destinations reachable without a visa arranged in advance. Access is widest in Europe (41 of 46).
| Region | Easy access | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 41/46 | |
| Asia | 18/50 | |
| Africa | 22/54 | |
| North America | 12/23 | |
| South America | 4/12 | |
| Oceania | 11/13 |
Visa-free countries for Palau passport holders
69 destinationsNo visa needed for short visits. The number shows the maximum stay where it is known.
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Andorra
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Angola
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Austria
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Barbados
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Belgium
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Belize
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Bulgaria
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Colombia
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Costa Rica
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Croatia
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Cyprus
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Czech Republic
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Denmark
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Dominica
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Ecuador
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Estonia
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Fiji
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Finland
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France
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Gambia
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Germany
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Greece
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Grenada
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Haiti
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Hong Kong
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Hungary
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Iceland
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Israel
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Italy
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Kiribati
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Kosovo
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Latvia
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Liechtenstein
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Lithuania
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Luxembourg
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Malaysia
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Malta
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Marshall Islands
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Mexico
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Micronesia
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Moldova
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Monaco
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Montenegro
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Netherlands
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Norway
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Palestine
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Panama
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Peru
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Philippines
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Poland
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Portugal
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Romania
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Russia
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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San Marino
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Serbia
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Seychelles
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Singapore
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Slovakia
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Slovenia
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South Korea
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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Taiwan
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United States
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Vanuatu
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Vatican City
Visa on arrival
36 destinationsThe visa is issued at the airport or border when you arrive, usually for a fee.
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Bangladesh
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Bolivia
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Burundi
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Cambodia
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Cape Verde
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Comoros
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Djibouti
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Egypt
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Ghana
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Guinea-Bissau
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Iran
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Jordan
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Laos
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Macau
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Madagascar
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Malawi
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Maldives
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Mauritania
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Mauritius
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Mozambique
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Nauru
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Nepal
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Nicaragua
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Papua New Guinea
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Rwanda
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Saint Lucia
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Samoa
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Senegal
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Solomon Islands
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Sri Lanka
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Tanzania
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Timor-Leste
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Tonga
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Tuvalu
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Zambia
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Zimbabwe
eTA required
3 destinationsNo visa, but an electronic travel authorisation must be approved online before departure.
e-Visa available
43 destinationsA visa is required, and the application is made online without visiting an embassy.
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Albania
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Armenia
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Australia
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Bahamas
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Bahrain
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Benin
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Bhutan
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Botswana
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Burkina Faso
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Cameroon
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Cuba
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DR Congo
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El Salvador
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Equatorial Guinea
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Ethiopia
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Gabon
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Georgia
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Guinea
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India
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Indonesia
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Iraq
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Kazakhstan
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Kyrgyzstan
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Lesotho
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Libya
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Mongolia
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Nigeria
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Oman
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Pakistan
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Qatar
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Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Sao Tome and Principe
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Sierra Leone
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Somalia
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South Sudan
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Syria
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Tajikistan
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Togo
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Uganda
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United Arab Emirates
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Uzbekistan
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Vietnam
Visa required
47 destinationsA visa must be obtained from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling.
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Afghanistan
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Algeria
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Argentina
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Azerbaijan
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Belarus
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Brazil
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Brunei
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Canada
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Central African Republic
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Chad
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Chile
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China
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Dominican Republic
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Eritrea
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Eswatini
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Guatemala
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Guyana
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Honduras
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Ireland
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Jamaica
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Japan
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Kuwait
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Lebanon
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Liberia
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Mali
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Morocco
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Myanmar
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Namibia
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New Zealand
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Niger
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North Korea
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North Macedonia
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Paraguay
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Republic of the Congo
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Saudi Arabia
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South Africa
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Sudan
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Suriname
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Thailand
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Trinidad and Tobago
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Tunisia
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Turkey
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Turkmenistan
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Ukraine
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Uruguay
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Venezuela
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Yemen
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Palau passport holders visit without a visa?
Palau passport holders can visit 69 destinations visa-free. A further 36 issue a visa on arrival and 3 need only an online travel authorisation (eTA), for a total of 108 destinations without a visa arranged in advance.
How strong is the Palau passport in 2026?
The Palau passport ranks #41 of 199 passports in 2026, with a mobility score of 108.
Which countries require a visa for Palau citizens?
47 destinations require Palau citizens to get a visa before travelling, and 43 more offer an online e-Visa.
Where can Palau passport holders stay the longest without a visa?
The longest visa-free stays are in Micronesia (360 days), Mexico (180 days), Peru (180 days), Fiji (120 days), Vanuatu (120 days), Andorra (90 days).
Compare with similar passports
Travelling to Palau instead? See Palau visa requirements.
Data last updated February 2026. Entry rules can change at short notice and may depend on the purpose of your trip. Confirm with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.