Palau visa requirements for Indonesians

Travel and visa requirements

Palauan Visa is not required for Indonesians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Indonesia citizens can travel to Palau by obtaining a visa on arrival at any international airport in Palau for a stay up to 30 days.
  • Visitors who wish to extend their stay are to apply for an extension at the immigration department in Palau. Note that the visa on arrival can be extended twice.
  • Visitor passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Palau. 
  • The passport should have at least one blank page for stamping.
  • On entry and exit, visitors with amounts of over 10,000 USD will be required to declare it.
  • Intending visitors are required to pay a $20 departure tax and a $30 green fee ($50 total) per person when exiting Palau.
  • The importation of arms and ammunition is highly prohibited in Palau. Military personnel or law enforcement travelers with arms need written permission from the President of Palau.
  • Visitors below age 18 traveling alone must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. 
  • Visitors are required to provide evidence of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Palau, which could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Palau.
  • Proof of enough funds to spend during your stay in Palau are also required.
  • Cebu Pacific, SilkAir, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the popular carriers that fly from Indonesia to Palau.
  • The estimated flight time from Palau to Indonesia is 3 hours 50 minutes.
  • Palauan and English are the official languages in Palau. The majority of the population speaks both languages fluently. Tagalog and Japanese are also well-spoken languages in the country.
  • The United States Dollar is the official currency used in Palau. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.
  • Christianity is the most prominent religion in Palau, particularly Roman Catholicism, with about 46% of the entire population. Christian denominations like Seventh-day 
  • Palau has a tropical rainforest climate with heavy rainfall throughout the year. The dry season is from December to April, and the rainy season is from April to December. The best time to visit Palau is from February to April since it has the least rainfall and sunny period of the year.
  • Some special delicacies tourists can try in Palau are broiled fish (Palauan style), tinola and ulkoy.
  • Visitors can move around in Palau with minibusses, taxis, tour buses and car rentals.
  • Palau uses the Palau time (GMT+9). Thus, Palau is 2 hours ahead of Jakarta, Indonesia.
  • The power and socket plug used in Palau are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Some tourist destination tourists can visit while in Palau include Rock island, Koror and Peleliu.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful as they go about their tourist-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get around in Palau?

There are various ways visitors can go around in Palau which includes the use of minibusses, taxis, tour buses and car rentals. Although, car rentals have been said to be the best option for tourists.


Is Palau safe place to visit?

Yes, Palau is relatively a safe country to visit. But as with any place in the world, tourists are to still take necessary precautions while in the country.


When is the best time to visit Palau?

Palau is an outstanding destination all year round. However, the best time to visit Palau is between November and April.


What is the most practiced religion in Palau?

Christianity is the most dominating religion in Palau. About half the country's population are Roman Catholics, and just over one-fourth of the population are Protestants. Other religions like Buddhism, Baha’i faith and Hinduism make up the minority religion.