Palau visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Palauan Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaians visiting Palau must first apply for an E-visa.
- This online pre-visa can be granted by the Palauan consulate in the applicant’s home country.
- On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Palau the traveler has then issued a visa on arrival.
- Your passport must be valid for six months with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
- Amounts over $10,000.00 must be declared before entering and exiting the country.
- Your stay may be extended at local immigration twice by 30 days to a maximum stay of 90 days. it is advised to apply at least seven days before your visa expires. The cost of extension cost $50 each.
- Cholera and yellow fever vaccines are required if you are coming from an infected area.
- Ghanaians visiting Palau with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or the high commission.
- Ghanaians visiting Palau must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport to Koror, Palau. The estimated flight time is between 19 - 20 hours.
- Roman Catholicism is the most widely practiced religion in Palau.
- Because the timezone currently used in Palau is the Palau Time (GMT+9), Palau is 9 hours ahead of Ghana.
- There are no public transport systems in Palau, but car hire agencies are available for transportation around Palau.
- Palau uses the plug type A and B, the North American-style two-pin plugs.
- Palau enjoys a steady warm climate all year round with an annual average temperature of 30°C (86°F). The dry season runs from November to April with maximum temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). Humidity is high all year round.
- Palau is an outstanding destination year-round. The best diving in Palau is between November and April. These months have the greatest number of pelagics and have incredible visibility.
- Although English is the most widely spoken language in Palau, Palauan is also very common.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Palauan phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ghanaians need a visa to visit Palau?
Ghana nationals will be issued a tourist visa on arrival into Palau. A passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages is required for stamps on arrival and departure from Palau.
What is the validity of your visa?
Your tourist visa is valid for 30 days. To visit Palau, you must have a passport valid for at least six months at the time of entry.
How much is the processing fee of your visa?
Expect to pay anything from $50 for the visa. It also costs about same amount to get your visa extended.
Is Palau safe for tourists?
Palau is quite a safe country to visit. Walking in downtown Koror at night, even past midnight, is quite safe.
Is English fluently spoken in Palau?
English is one of the official languages of Palau and fluently spoken too. The two official languages of Palau are English and Palauan. The only exceptions to this are in the states of Sonsorol and Hatohobei where the native languages of Sonsorolese and Tobian, as well as Palauan, are recognized as official languages.