Check current flight, airport, entry, border and travel warning information that could affect a trip to Palau.
Palau Status
NORMAL
Travel to Palau is operating normally. International flights and Palau International Airport are operating, normal entry procedures apply and there is no significant current nationwide security or transport disruption.
Current Travel Conditions
What Travellers Should Know
Ordinary travel continues
There is no significant current nationwide disruption affecting tourism or international travel to Palau.
Palau International Airport
Palau International Airport is operating scheduled international passenger services. Because Palau has relatively limited air connectivity, travellers should still confirm their flight before departure.
Visa requirements
Visa requirements depend on nationality. Many visitors can receive permission to enter on arrival, but travellers should check the rule applying to their passport before departure.
Palau Entry Form
Travellers must complete Palau’s online entry form within 72 hours before their scheduled arrival.
Palau Pledge
Visitors are required to sign the Palau Pledge on arrival, committing to environmentally responsible behaviour while visiting the islands.
Passport validity
Travellers should generally have a passport valid for at least six months when entering Palau. Requirements can vary according to nationality and travel document.
Onward travel
Immigration officials may ask visitors to provide evidence of an onward or return journey and sufficient funds for their stay.
Arriving by sea
Travellers arriving by sea must arrange immigration formalities. Current UK guidance says at least 48 hours’ notice of arrival is required.
Rock Islands and remote islands
Emergency medical infrastructure is limited outside Koror and Babeldaob. Travellers visiting remote islands, diving sites or the Rock Islands should use reputable operators and have insurance that covers medical evacuation.
Reef-toxic sunscreen
Palau prohibits reef-toxic sunscreen. Products containing prohibited ingredients can be confiscated at the border.
Unexploded ordnance
Unexploded bombs and other weapons from the Second World War remain in some areas, particularly Peleliu and Angaur. Do not touch suspicious metal objects when hiking or exploring caves.
Latest Travel Changes
September flights operating
Palau International Airport has published its September 2026 flight schedule, confirming continuing scheduled international passenger services.
Normal security precautions
Canadian travel guidance updated on 24 September 2026 continues to recommend normal security precautions in Palau.
U.S. Level 1 advisory
The current U.S. State Department advisory rates Palau Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions.
Remote islands require additional caution
The U.S. advisory recommends increased caution in the Rock Islands and smaller outlying islands because emergency medical infrastructure is limited.
No major nationwide disruption identified
No significant current nationwide flight, airport, entry or security disruption affecting ordinary travel to Palau has been identified.
Before You Travel
Check your airline and flight status before departure, particularly because alternative flights to Palau are limited.
Confirm the visa and passport requirements applying to your nationality.
Complete the official Palau Entry Form within 72 hours before arrival.
Carry evidence of your onward or return journey if required.
Do not bring prohibited reef-toxic sunscreen into Palau.
If diving or visiting remote islands, use a reputable operator and consider travel insurance that includes medical evacuation.
Travel Status is designed to highlight significant changes that could affect a trip. It is not a replacement for official immigration, airline or government advice.