Japan passport → Palau
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Palau?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Palau at a glance
- Capital
- Ngerulmud
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Palauan
- Calling code
- +680
- Region
- Micronesia
Palau for other passports
- JapanVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa-free365 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa on arrival30 days
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa on arrival30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival30 days
Nearby in Micronesia for Japanese passport holders
KiribatiVisa-free90 days
MicronesiaVisa-free30 days
Marshall IslandsVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Palau?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Japanese citizens stay in Palau?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Japanese citizens visit without a visa?
161 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Japan passport ranks #3 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Japanese citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Palau before you travel.