Palau
South Africa
South Africa visa for citizens of Palau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Palau must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
Where citizens of Palau apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Palau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of South Africa in Manila1,679 km
29th Floor Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, 1227 Makati City, Manila
- Embassy of South Africa in Tokyo3,177 km
4rth Floor, Hanzomon First Building, 1-4 Kojimachi - CHIYODA-KU, Tokyo, 102-0083
- Embassy of South Africa in Seoul3,427 km
104 Dokseodang-ro (Hannam-Dong), Yongsan-gu, Seoul, 04420
South Africa looks after Palau from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Manila, the Philippines (1,679 km from Ngerulmud) as the responsible post. Measured from Ngerulmud, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Tokyo, Japan (3,177 km) and Seoul, South Korea (3,427 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Palau; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
South African citizens travelling to Palau
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Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Palau to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Palau can stay in South Africa
How long citizens of Palau may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Palau apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Palau. Citizens of Palau apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Palau from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of Palau
Eswatini and Lesotho require citizens of Palau to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Palau
South African citizens receive their visa for Palau at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Palau need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Palau must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Palau?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Palau. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Manila, the Philippines for Palau.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Palau?
South African citizens receive their visa for Palau at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can citizens of Palau enter South Africa visa-free?
No; citizens of Palau need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.
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.