Palau visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Palauan Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • The visa policy in Palau provides that citizens of Mauritius can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport in Palau.
  • This visa allows Mauritius nationals to stay in Palau for a duration of 30 days.
  • Intending visitors are required to have 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 who wish to stay beyond the 30-day validity are to apply for an extension at the immigration department in Palau.
  • Visitors under the age of 18 must show travel authorization from their parents or guardians. 
  • Mauritians travelling to Palau must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Palau. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in Palau.
  • Visitors are required to pay a $20 departure tax and a $30 green fee ($50 total) per person when leaving Palau.
  • Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds to spend during their stay in the country.
  • On entry and exit, Visitors with amounts of over 10,000 USD must declare it.
  • Intending visitors can get to Palau from any international airport in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
  • Air Mauritius, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are some of the carriers that fly from Mauritius to Palau.
  • The estimated flight time from Port Louis to Ngerulmud, Palau is 1 day and from Rodrigues, it is  1 day, 6 hours.
  • The United States Dollar is the official currency in Palau. Visitors are advised to exchange their foreign currencies at banks and other exchange outlets.
  • Palauan and English are the official languages in Palau. Majority of the population speaks both languages fluently. Tagalog and Japanese are also well-spoken languages in the country.
  • Christianity is the dominating religion in Palau, particularly Roman Catholicism, with about 46% of the entire population. Christian denominations like Seventh-day Adventist and Jehovah’s witness are also present in Palau. Other religions like Buddhism, Baha’i faith and Hinduism make up the minority religion.
  • 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 minibuses, taxis, tour buses and car rentals.
  • Palau uses the Palau time (GMT+9), which puts Palau is 5 hours ahead of Mauritius.
  • Some tourist destination Mauritians can visit while in Palau include Rock island, Koror and Peleliu.
  • 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.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful as they go about their tourist-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main 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.

What airlines fly into Palau?

Various airlines fly from Mauritius to Palau, and a couple of them include, Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Asiana and Malaysia Airlines.

Is Palau safe for tourists to visit?

Palau is quite a safe country to visit. Whether walking during the day or at night, even past midnight, the country is quite safe. However, visitors are advised to still be cautious.

Do Mauritians need a visa to travel to Palau?

Citizens of Mauritius can get a visa upon their arrival at any international airport or land borders in Palau.