Palau visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Palauan Visa is not required for Rwandans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Rwanda citizens visiting Palau are granted visa on arrival for a period of 30 days.
  • Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least one blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • Visitors are required to present a proof of Cholera and Yellow Fever vaccination.
  • The estimated flight time between Rwanda and Palau is 12.77 hours.
  • Currencies up to $10,000 equivalent should be declared upon entry and exit.
  •  There are no restrictions on importing liquour and cigarettes.
  • Weapons and controlled drugs or chemicals are prohibited.
  • Visitors have to declare all currency notes higher than USD 10,000 or its equivalent on their arrival.
  • Visitors are required to pay a departure tax fee of USD 20.
  • The country's two official languages are Paluan and English with Japanese. Sonsorolese and Tobian are recognized as regional languages.
  • Palau voted for the world's first nuclear-free constitution.
  • Palau has a tropical rainforest climate; Rainfall is heavy throughout the year. The average humidity is 82% and, although rain falls more frequently between July and October, there is still much sunshine at times.
  • Majority of people living in Palau are Christians and only about 3.0% of the population are Muslims. 
  • The cuisine includes local foods such as cassava, taro, yam, potato, fish and pork.
  • Palau is famous for its underwater wonders, mountains and sandy beaches.
  • In its north, ancient basalt monoliths known as Badrulchau lie in grassy fields surrounded by palm trees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palau located?

Palau is known to be an island country located in the Western Pacific Ocean.

Is it safe to travel to Palau?

Palau is quite a safe country to visit. Walking in downtown Koror at night, even past midnight is quite safe. But as with any other place in the world today, travellers should be conscious of their safety at all times.

Can I stay beyond my visa expiration date in Palau?

It is possible to extend this visa twice, each time for 30 days as long as an application is made to the Immigration Office not less than 7 days before the visa expires.

What do the Palau citizens eat the most?

Palau absorbed culinary influences of Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the USA, creating a mixed cuisine of rice and sea food, barbequed chicken and pork, root vegetables, fresh fruit, and spices.