Palau
United States
United States visa for citizens of Palau
Entry requirement
The United States admits citizens of Palau without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pw.usembassy.gov
For longer stays: study, work and residence
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%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Palau anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Palau.
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
US citizens travelling to Palau
United StatesPalau Visa-free, 360 days Palau visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Citizens of Palau planning a trip to the United States can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Palau can stay in the United States
No maximum stay in the United States is given in the data for citizens of Palau; the border officer sets it on entry.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Palau
Mexico admits citizens of Palau visa-free. Canada requires citizens of Palau to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Palau
Palau admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 360 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Palau and the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Palau need a visa for the United States?
The United States admits citizens of Palau without a visa.
Do US citizens need a visa for Palau?
Palau admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 360 days.
Can citizens of Palau enter the United States visa-free?
Yes, citizens of Palau can enter the United States without a visa.
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.