Access
Visa free
FStay 360 days
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United States passport to Palau
Yes — United States passport holders can visit Palau without a visa for up to 360 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Palau lets 196 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa free” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Palau passports also enter United States without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Palau
Open to United States passports near Palau
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
United StatesPalau- Typical duration
- 19.5 hours
- From
- JFK · MIA · LAX
- To
- ROR
Usual hubs
South Korea · 20.3 hours
Japan · 19.7 hours
Taiwan · 20.8 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Palau
Country profile
Capital
Ngerulmud
Population
16,733
Area
458 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English, Palauan
Time zone
UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
5,212 · 2024
Migrant share
29.5%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Palauan70.6%
- Asian26.5%
- other1.7%
- Carolinian1.2%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+680
Airports
ROR
Highlights
- Jellyfish Lake
- Rock Islands
- Koror
United States · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Palau?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 360 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 360 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Palau typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Palau mission.
What about a Palau passport entering United States?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.