Palau visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Palauan Visa is not required for Laotians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Palau is an archipelago of many islands located in the Oceania/Australian continent. The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud and its largest city is Koror.
  • Laos passport holders can visit Palau by obtaining a visa on arrival at any international airport in Palau. and the duration of stay is 30 days.
  • Laos citizens who wish to stay beyond the 30-day validity are to apply for an extension at the immigration department in Palau. Note that the visa on arrival can be extended twice.
  • All visitors are required to possess a passport 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.
  • Tourists are required to pay a $20 departure tax and a $30 green fee ($50 total) per person when exiting Palau.
  • Laos citizens visiting Palau must 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.
  • Palau's official languages are English and Palauan. Other languages spoken include Tagalog and Japanese.
  • Christianity is the most prominent religion in Palau, particularly Roman Catholicism, with about 45.3% of the entire population. Other religions like Buddhism, Baha’i faith and Hinduism make up the minority religion.
  • The currency spent in Palau is the United States Dollar (USD).
  • There are no restrictions on entry and exit of local or foreign currency but amounts over US$5,000 must be declared upon arrival.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Palau observes Palau Time (PWT) with no daylight Saving Time. The time zone is 9 hours ahead of the GMT.
  • The required vaccines before visiting Palau are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
  • The tourist centers to visit in Palau include German Channel, Palau Aquarium, Belau National Museum, Etpison Museum, and Palau Pacific Dive Center.
  • The time difference between Laos and Palau is 2 hours. Laos is behind Palau.
  • The total flight duration from Laos to Palau is 6 hours 30 minutes and the distance is 3,720 Km.
  • The airlines that operate from Laos to Palau are Singapore Airlines and SilkAir.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Palau?

 The best time to visit Palau is from February to April since it has the least rainfall and sunny period of the year.

How can I get around in Palau?

Visitors can move around in Palau with minibusses, taxis, tour buses and car rentals.

What kind of credit card is used in Palau?

The kinds of credit cards accepted in Palau are Visa, MasterCard, diners club, JCB.

How safe is Palau?

Palau is quite a safe country to visit even at night. But pedestrians should be careful, as sidewalks are limited in downtown Koror. The country prohibits private ownership of firearms.