Palau visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Palauan Visa is not required for Thais

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.
  • Thailand 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.
  • Thailand 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.
  • Thailand 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 Thailand and Palau is 22 hours. Thailand is ahead of Palau.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to Palau is 5 hours 51 minutes and the distance is 3,769 Km.
  • The airlines that operate from Thailand to Palau are Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Philippine AirAsia, and Scoot TigerAir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extend my stay in Palau?

Upon arriving at Palau, the tourist visa may be extended within 7 days in advance with approval of the Chief of Immigration for a fee of US$50.00 before the expiration date of the visa.

What kind of credit card is used in Palau?

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

How can I get around in Palau?

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

What outdoor activities can I do in Palau?

Some outdoor activities tourists can engage in include shark diving, dive adventures, scuba & snorkeling and more.