Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Confirm the visa-on-arrival route
Check with the destination’s immigration authority that a visa on arrival is available for your passport and trip.
Prepare for visa issuance on arrival
Keep your passport and supporting documents ready. Confirm the fee, accepted payment method and eligible point of entry before departure.
Check the visa you receive
Check the passport details, permitted stay and entry conditions on the visa issued to you.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Palau Entry Form
Complete within 72 hours before departure. Show its QR code on your phone or on paper at check-in and arrival.
Open Palau Entry FormDetails that can change your plans
Apply for an extension before your visa expires
Submit an extension application at least seven days before your current tourist visa expires.
Official guidanceCheck the environmental fee in your airfare
International airline tickets include Palau’s USD 100 environmental fee. Some travelers qualify for an exemption and refund; check before paying separately.
Official guidancePalau at a glance
- Capital
- Melekeok
- Currency
- USD
- Calling code
- +680
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Nicaragua need a visa for Palau?
For tourism in Palau, travelers using an ordinary passport from Nicaragua should prepare for a visa on arrival. The published short-visit limit is 30 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Palau?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete Palau Entry Form?
Required for this route. Complete within 72 hours before departure. Show its QR code on your phone or on paper at check-in and arrival. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my visit?
The published route allows 2 extensions for 30 days each. Apply using the official procedure before your current permission expires; an extension is subject to approval.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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