Thailand passport → Palau
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Palau?
Visa on arrival30 days
Thai 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
- ThailandVisa 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 Thai passport holders
KiribatiVisa-free90 days
MicronesiaVisa-free30 days
Marshall IslandsVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Palau?
Thai 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 Thai 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 Thai citizens visit without a visa?
74 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Thailand passport ranks #57 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Thai citizens (edited 6 Oct 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.