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Palau Visa Requirements for Marshall Islands Citizens

Freedom of movement

Marshall Islands citizens enjoy freedom of movement in Palau — no visa is needed and there is no fixed limit on the length of stay.

Source: Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection — Division of Immigration · checked 8 Oct 2026

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What the Palau visa rules mean for Marshall Islands travellers

Marshall Islands citizens can enter Palau without a visa and live there under freedom of movement. You only need a valid Marshall Islands passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Palau applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Palau's Division of Immigration says your passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Palau.
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 2 blank pages.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Palau. The UK government says emergency treatment or treatment for serious conditions is limited so may require medical evacuation, and advises …
  • Return or onward ticket: The Division of Immigration says tourist visa holders must possess a return ticket unless exempt.

Palau entry rules compared

Palau lets 34 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 162 and requires an embassy visa from 2. Marshall Islands citizens are treated the same way as Micronesia. Overall the Marshall Islands passport ranks #85 in the world with 75 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Oceania? With a Marshall Islands passport you can also visit 6 countries in the region without a visa, including Fiji, Micronesia, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Samoa.

In the other direction, Palau citizens can visit Marshall Islands visa-free.

Flag of PalauEntry requirements for Palau

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Palau. The UK government says emergency treatment or treatment for serious conditions is limited so may require medical evacuation, and advises adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover medical treatment abroad and repatriation.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Palau travel advice: health✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

The Division of Immigration says all visitors must provide proof of sufficient support for the length of the visit and that they shall not become a public charge, for example a letter of credit or other evidence acceptable to the Director, and that adequate support is determined case by case by the Director. No official source we could read states an amount.

Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection — Division of Immigration✓ Checked 5 Oct 2026

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USD 100

The Division of Immigration says every visitor coming to Palau is assessed a USD 100 environmental fee, and every international airline is required to include the fee in the price of the ticket into Palau. Exempt travellers can get a cash refund on arrival by presenting a travel itinerary showing the fee was paid and a passport.

Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection — Division of Immigration✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Palau Entry Form

72 hours

The Division of Immigration says passengers must submit the Palau Entry Form at most 72 hours before departure, and that it generates a QR code to present on a mobile device or as a printed copy at check-in and on arrival.

Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection — Division of Immigration✓ Checked 5 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Marshallese citizens need a visa for Palau?

Marshall Islands citizens enjoy freedom of movement in Palau — no visa is needed and there is no fixed limit on the length of stay.

How long can Marshall Islands citizens stay in Palau?

There is no fixed limit on the length of stay, though long stays usually require registering your residence.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Palau?

Palau's Division of Immigration says your passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of entry into Palau.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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