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Destination

Palau

Oceania · Melekeok

Entry details

Visa on arrival · up to 30 days

  • Source's ruleVisa on arrival
  • Passport validity6 months
  • Mandatory registrationPalau Entry Form

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Air⌀ 27 °C
27
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27
27
27
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27
Sea⌀ 30 °C
29
29
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Rainfall⌀ 390 mm
310
277
251
339
412
421
512
537
412
440
405
368
Wind⌀ 5 м/с
6
7
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Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
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Tourism: 94K international tourists a year▼ −33% over 5 yearsvery high
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • Independence Day

    October 1, 2026

    Thu · in 2d

  • United Nations Day

    October 24, 2026

    Sat · in 25d

  • Thanksgiving Day

    November 26, 2026

    Thu · in 58d

  • Family Day

    November 27, 2026

    Fri · in 59d

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • Youth Day

    March 15, 2027

    Mon · in 167d

  • Senior Citizens Day

    May 5, 2027

    Wed · in 218d

UNESCO sites

1

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
    2012Mixed
    Rock Islands Southern Lagoon©

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow fevervaccination not neededno certificate needed
Malariano risk
Tap watersafely managed water: 91%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinemoderate84%
Mobile datamoderate$2.3/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+97%pricier than home

Frequently asked questions

Palau: do Moldova citizens need a visa?

No advance visa: Moldova citizens get a visa on arrival — up to 30 days.

How long can you stay?

Up to 30 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid 6 months. On arrival: Palau Entry Form. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Moldova citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+373 22 23-20-02MFA call centre (toll-free inside Moldova: 0 80 090 990)
Embassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Melekeok
Continent
Oceania
Population
17,907
Area
458 km²
Currency
Dollar · USD
▼ 2.5%1 MDL = 0.05631 USD
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
01:04UTC+9

+6h vs. your time

Sockets
AB

120 V · 60 Hz

Emergency
911all services
Calling code
+680
Languages
Palauan, sov, English, tox