ExploEntry rules · Palau → United States
Do Palauan citizens need a visa for the United States?
No. Palauan citizens can enter the United States without a visa for a short stay.
- Entry rule
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- Short stays
- Palauan passport
- 90th of 197 · 69 visa-free
Before you go
- Check that your passport is valid for the whole stay, and ideally for 3 to 6 months beyond it. Many countries enforce this at the border.
- Visa-free entry normally covers tourism and short business visits. Work, study or a longer stay usually needs a different permit.
- Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for them.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
United States at a glance
- Capital
- Washington D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar ($, USD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on the
- right
- Power plugs
- Type A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz
More: United States travel guide · is my passport valid long enough?
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Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Shoulder seasons in most regions.
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Questions
Do Palauan citizens need a visa for the United States?
No. Palauan citizens can enter the United States without a visa for a short stay.
How long can Palauan citizens stay in the United States?
The data we use does not state a limit for this route. Short tourist stays are usually allowed, but confirm the number of days on the United States’s official immigration site.
Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to the United States?
No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.
How long must my passport be valid for the United States?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.