Oceania
Palau
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Population
- 17,663
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Calling code
- +680
- Languages
- Palauan, Sov, English
- 8missions
- 4embassies
- 4honorary consulates
Palau
Embassies and consulates in Palau
embassies in Koror
Palau hosts 8 foreign missions from 8 countries: 4 embassies and 4 honorary consulates. Most embassies, 3 of 4, are in Koror, although Ngerulmud is the capital. Consulates are also found in Ngerchemai Hamlet.
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All missions in Palau
Other cities in Palau
Outside Koror, Ngerchemai Hamlet has 1 foreign mission.
By country
Visa rules for Palau
Palau visa guide · 7 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 33 can enter visa-free, 163 get a visa on arrival and 2 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Palau.
Visa statistics
US visas issued to citizens of Palau
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 6 | 4 |
| Exchange (J) | 4 | 6 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 13 | 16 |
| Total | 23 | 26 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 63.6% | 80.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 26 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Palau, the 200th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Diplomatic and official visas (A, G) made up 62%, exchange visitor visas 23% and visitor visas 15%. That is 13% more than in fiscal year 2024 (23).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Palau received 11, about as many as in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 80.0% for citizens of Palau in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 63.6%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Palau’s own missions abroad
In the other direction, Palau runs 11 missions in 8 countries. Its largest networks are in Australia (3) and the United States (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Palau
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Thanksgiving Day
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Family Day
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
Most embassies, 3 of 4, are in Koror, although Ngerulmud is the capital.
Travel advice for Palau
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Palau: the US State Department rates Palau at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Palau (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Palau (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Palau?
Of 198 passports, 33 can enter visa-free, 163 get a visa on arrival and 2 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Palau; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Palau closed?
On Palau’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026.