How Indian passport holders get a visa for Palau: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa on arrival — USD 50 + USD 100 environmental fee
- Government fee: USD 50 visa fee + USD 100 mandatory Palau Environmental Fee. Total ~USD 150 (~₹12,600).
- Processing time: Granted on arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR) — no advance application.
- Maximum stay: 30 days per entry. Extendable twice (30 days each, max 90 total) in-country.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 72/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival
- Confirmed return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of funds (USD 200/week)
- USD cash for VOA + environmental fee (~USD 150 total)
How & where to apply
Visa-on-arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR). Pay USD 50 visa + USD 100 environmental fee. ALL visitors must sign the Palau Pledge in front of the immigration officer — a commitment to protect the marine environment, stamped into your passport. Palau visa policy
Transit & connections
Most travellers reach Palau via Manila (MNL) or Guam (GUM).
How Palau compares in Oceania
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Indians can get a Palau visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇼 Palau | Visa on arrival — USD 50 + USD 100 environmental fee | USD 50 visa fee + USD 100 mandatory Palau Environmental Fee. Total ~USD 150 (~₹12,600). | Granted on arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR) — no advance application. |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visitor visa subclass 600 (Tourist stream) — ETA / eVisitor NOT for Indians | AUD 195 (~₹10,800) Visa Application Charge (VAC) for Visitor visa subclass 600 Tourist stream (2026 rate). Plus biometrics fees at VFS (~₹2,000). | Officially 21 days; realistically 4–8 weeks for first-time Indian applicants (75% within ~22 days, 90% within ~50 days per Home Affairs). |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Visitor visa — apply online (NZeTA is NOT for Indians) | NZD 341 (~₹17,000) Visitor Visa fee + NZD 100 (~₹5,000) International Visitor Levy (IVL). Total NZD 441 (~₹22,000), non-refundable. | Aim for ~20 working days from a complete application; many decisions in 3 weeks. 80% of applications cleared within 3 weeks. Apply 4–6 weeks before travel. |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | Visa-free — 4 months | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Nadi or Suva international airport — no advance application needed. |
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | eVisa — apply online via evisa.ica.gov.pg | USD 50 (~₹4,200) Short Term (30 day) eVisa. Long Term 60 days higher. | 5 working days. Apply at least 5 days before travel. |
| 🇼🇸 Samoa | Free visa on arrival — 60 days | FREE visa-on-arrival. Extension fee: WST 100 (~₹3,200) for an additional 60 days. | Granted on arrival at Faleolo International (APW) — no advance application. |
| 🇨🇰 Cook Islands | Visa-free — 31 days | No government visa fee. | Granted on arrival at Rarotonga International (RAR). |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
The Palau Pledge is unique — every visitor must sign a commitment to protect the marine environment, stamped into the passport. Palau is a diving paradise (Rock Islands, Jellyfish Lake). Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Palau
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Palau?
Visa on arrival — USD 50 + USD 100 environmental fee. The Palau Pledge is unique — every visitor must sign a commitment to protect the marine environment, stamped into the passport. Palau is a diving paradise (Rock Islands, Jellyfish Lake). Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Palau visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from arrival; Confirmed return ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of funds (USD 200/week); USD cash for VOA + environmental fee (~USD 150 total)
How long does a Palau visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Granted on arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR) — no advance application.. Government fee: USD 50 visa fee + USD 100 mandatory Palau Environmental Fee. Total ~USD 150 (~₹12,600).. Maximum stay: 30 days per entry. Extendable twice (30 days each, max 90 total) in-country..
How do Indians apply for a Palau visa?
Visa-on-arrival at Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR). Pay USD 50 visa + USD 100 environmental fee. ALL visitors must sign the Palau Pledge in front of the immigration officer — a commitment to protect the marine environment, stamped into your passport. Official source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Palau
Is a Palau visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Palau visa online or on arrival?
Indians can get a Palau visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
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