Papua New Guinea to Palau: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇼 Palau
Visa on Arrival

Visa on arrival available. Duration set at immigration.

Papua New Guinea passport holders are eligible for a visa on arrival in Palau. The visa is issued at the border — no pre-application needed. Fees are typically payable in USD or local currency at the port of entry. Cost of living in Palau runs about 6% higher than in Papua New Guinea (index 58 vs 52, NYC=100).

Papua New Guinea Passport Strength

37 Visa-free
29 Visa on arrival
51 e-Visa
82 Visa required

Entry Details — Palau

Entry type
Visa on Arrival
A visa is issued at the border upon arrival — no pre-application needed.
Maximum stay
Varies — check destination
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Palau
58.0
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Palau
12%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$1,450/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Oceania Destinations — Papua New Guinea Passport

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Palau is approximately 6% more expensive than Papua New Guinea (index 58 vs 52, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Palau cost of living guide →
Tax rates in Palau — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Papua New Guinea citizens need a visa to visit Palau?+

Papua New Guinea passport holders currently have Visa on Arrival access to Palau. A visa is issued at the border upon arrival — no pre-application needed.

How long can Papua New Guinea passport holders stay in Palau?+

The maximum stay is determined by the visa category granted at the Palau embassy. Single-entry visas typically allow 30–90 days; multi-entry visas vary.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Palau?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Palau?+

The cost of living index for Palau is 58.0 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Palau.

What documents are required for Papua New Guinea citizens to enter Palau?+

A valid Papua New Guinea passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa on arrival, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.