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Palau visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Palau at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Palau visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days, extendable to a total of 90 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Within minutes at the airport
Palau’s tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is palautravel.pw. Processing time, as Palau states it: Within minutes at the airport. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 days, extendable to a total of 90 days.
Citizens of Palau travelling to Costa Rica
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Travel advice for Palau
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Costa Rica to Palau, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Palau
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Palau for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Palau.
How Costa Rican citizens apply
Costa Rican citizens receive the visa for Palau at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Citizens of Palau travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by citizens of Palau for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Palau?
Costa Rican citizens receive their visa for Palau at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Palau?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Palau for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Palau tourist visa cost?
Palau’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Within minutes at the airport.
Do citizens of Palau need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by citizens of Palau for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Palau visa-free?
No; Costa Rican citizens need a visa on arrival in Palau.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.