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Palau visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Summary
- Visa type
- Tourist visa on arrival
- Stay limit
- 30 days, extendable twice by 30 days
- Entries
- Single entry
Palau’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) issues a 30-day tourist visa on arrival. Under Executive Order No. 499 of 11 February 2026, travellers from 12 designated countries must get pre-clearance before travel. Pakistan is not on that list, so Pakistani tourists can get the visa at the airport. Every visitor must submit the online Palau Entry Form within 72 hours before departure and sign the Palau Pledge on arrival. The visa can be extended twice, for 30 days each time.
Palau, an island nation in the western Pacific, is famous for the Rock Islands, Jellyfish Lake and some of the world’s best wall and wreck diving. Pakistani passport holders can get a 30-day tourist visa when they land.
The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection says the tourist visa is issued on arrival for short visits for tourism, leisure or social reasons. Since February 2026, Executive Order No. 499 requires pre-clearance for travellers from 12 countries, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Iran, but Pakistan is not among them.
Before you fly, fill in the online Palau Entry Form within 72 hours of departure. It creates a QR code that the airline and immigration officers scan. On arrival you also sign the Palau Pledge, which is stamped into your passport.
At the counter, show a passport valid at least six months, a return ticket, proof of funds and your hotel details. The officer stamps the visa in minutes. The BCBP immigration page does not list a fee for the initial visa, so confirm it before travelling.
If you want more time, apply at the Division of Immigration at least seven days before expiry. Each 30-day extension costs USD 50, and you can extend twice, for a total stay of up to 90 days.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Pakistani passport valid at least six months at the time of entry
- Return ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay, such as a letter of credit
- Palau Entry Form QR code, submitted on palautravel.pw within 72 hours before departure
- Accommodation details
- Invitation letter for business or official visits (optional for tourists)
Pakistan is not among the 12 countries (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cameroon, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka and Vanuatu) whose travellers need BCBP pre-clearance under Executive Order No. 499.
Checklist source: bcbp.pw
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Fees
Official fee
Fee not published
Check the current fee for the 30-day visa on arrival with Palau’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; its immigration page publishes only the USD 50 fee for each renewal (extension).
Fee source
Timeline
Processing and appointments
Processing at the airport takes minutes. Apply for an extension at least seven days before the visa expires.
Official links
How to apply
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- GovernmentPalau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: immigration, tourist visa on arrival and pre-clearance listimmigration@bcbp.pwbcbp.pw
- Eligibility checkRepublic of Palau Immigration Regulations 2006 (visa issuance upon entry)bcbp.pw
- Official informationPalau Entry Form (QR code, required within 72 hours before departure)palautravel.pw
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
Palau does not publish visa refusal rates for Pakistani visitors.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Palau?
Yes, but you get it on arrival. Palau’s Bureau of Customs and Border Protection issues a 30-day tourist visa at the airport, and Pakistan is not on its pre-clearance list.
Which countries need pre-clearance?
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cameroon, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Myanmar, Nigeria, North Korea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka and Vanuatu, under Executive Order No. 499 of February 2026.
How long is the tourist visa valid?
30 days. It can be extended for two further 30-day periods.
How much does an extension cost?
USD 50 for each renewal, according to the BCBP immigration page.
When should I apply for an extension?
At least seven days before your current visa expires, at the Division of Immigration.
What is the Palau Entry Form?
An online form on palautravel.pw that you submit within 72 hours before departure. It generates a QR code to show at check-in and on arrival.
What is the Palau Pledge?
A promise to protect Palau’s environment and culture. It is stamped into your passport on arrival and every visitor must sign it.
What documents should I bring?
A passport valid at least six months, a return ticket, proof of enough funds and your accommodation details.
Do I need an invitation letter?
Not for a tourist visit. It can help for business or official visits, and airlines may check it.
Can I work on a tourist visa?
No. The tourist visa covers tourism, leisure and social visits, including meetings and conferences, but not work.
Can I sell my return ticket after arriving?
No. Palau prohibits selling or exchanging the onward ticket used as proof of travel without the Director’s written permission.
Is there an official refusal rate for Pakistanis?
No. Palau does not publish visa refusal figures by nationality.
Is there a charge for the Palau Entry Form?
Official Palau guidance warns travellers to beware of scams. Submit the form only on palautravel.pw.
How do I prove I have enough money?
BCBP says visitors must show they can support themselves and will not become a public charge, for example with a letter of credit or other evidence the Director accepts.
Can I use a business visa instead?
Yes. Palau’s Immigration Regulations 2006 allow a business visa of up to 30 days for people employed by a business outside Palau who visit to carry out that business, such as consultants or sales representatives.
Where do I send questions?
Email the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection immigration office at immigration@bcbp.pw before you travel.
Can all visas be issued at the airport?
Palau’s Immigration Regulations 2006 say all visas listed in them may be issued upon entry, but never for longer than your passport remains valid.
Checked against
Official sources
- Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: immigrationPalau source: bcbp.pw/?page_id=165
- Republic of Palau: Immigration Regulations 2006Palau source: bcbp.pw/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Immigration-Regulations-2006.pdf
Last checked for Palau visas on 23 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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