Palau
Palau travel guide for Britons
Britons can enter Palau visa‑free for up to 30 days with a passport valid 6 months; if staying longer, apply for a visa on arrival. Travel costs depend on flight, accommodation and activities – roughly £1,500‑£2,500 for a 10‑day trip. Change the decision if your passport expires sooner or you plan a stay over 30 days.
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Key facts
- Visa or ETA neededcheck
- Check: UK passport holders should confirm current entry rules with the Palau Bureau of Immigration and the UK Foreign Office before booking
- Passport validitycheck
- Check: Palau entry rules require a passport valid well beyond arrival; confirm the exact period with the Palau Bureau of Immigration
- Permitted staycheck
- Check: the length of stay granted on arrival is set by the immigration officer; confirm before booking
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Plugs
- Types A and B; 120 V 60 Hz
- Tipping
- Not expected in shops; 10% in restaurants and a tip for dive crews is usual
- Emergency number
- 911 police, fire and ambulance
- Time zone
- UTC+9 all year (same as Japan and Korea)
Entry by passport
Entry rules for UK passport holders are set by the Palau Bureau of Immigration, not by the UK. Confirm the current visa or permit position, the permitted stay and any onward-ticket or arrival-card requirement with that authority and with UK government travel advice before you book flights.
This page is a dated draft and has not been field-verified. Treat every rule, fee and stay length below as something to confirm at the official source, and carry a printed copy of your booking and onward ticket.
| Item | Status for UK passport holders |
|---|---|
| Visa or permit on arrival | Check with the Palau Bureau of Immigration |
| Permitted stay | Check; set by the immigration officer on arrival |
| Passport validity | Check the required validity period before travel |
| Onward or return ticket | Check whether proof is required at check-in |
| Arrival card | Check the current form and whether it is online |
Embassy
Palau has no resident UK embassy or consulate. Consular help for British nationals is handled from the region; confirm which office currently covers Palau, and its phone number and hours, on the UK government travel advice page before you travel.
Save the UK Foreign Office travel advice page offline and register your trip if the service is offered. For anything urgent in Palau, 911 reaches police, fire and ambulance.
Costs in local currency
Palau uses the US dollar, so UK travellers pay in USD and see the GBP figure only on their card statement. Prices on the ground are set in USD; convert at the rate on the day you book.
There is no sourced price list for this page, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as a planning estimate and confirm current rates with your hotel, dive shop and airline. Use the cost page for the site's current ranges.
| Item | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Currency used in Palau | USD | US dollar |
| Flights, hotels, dives, meals | USD | Check current prices with the operator |
| Card and ATM fees | GBP/USD | Check with your bank before travel |
Flights from main airports
There are no direct flights from the UK to Palau. UK travellers connect through a hub in Asia or the Pacific, then fly into Roman Tmetuchl International Airport near Koror. Confirm current routings, airlines and layover airports with the airline or a flight planner, as schedules change by season.
Palau is UTC+9 all year, the same as Japan and Korea. Work out the arrival day and jet-lag plan with the flight-time planner rather than assuming a same-day connection.
Power and plugs
Palau uses type A and B sockets at 120 V 60 Hz, the same as the United States. UK plugs need an adapter; check whether your device also needs a voltage converter, since UK appliances run on 230 V.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected in shops. In restaurants 10% is usual, and a tip for dive crews is customary. Carry small US dollar notes for tips and for boat days.
Emergency numbers
Dial 911 for police, fire and ambulance. Mobile coverage and boat-based activities mean you should also tell someone ashore your dive or boat plan for the day.
Questions people ask
Do Britons need a visa for Palau?
That is decided by the Palau Bureau of Immigration, and this page is not field-verified. Check the current rule for UK passport holders with that authority and with UK government travel advice before booking. Do not rely on this page as confirmation.
How much does a trip to Palau cost in GBP?
Palau prices are set in US dollars, so your GBP cost depends on the exchange rate on the day. This page has no sourced price list; check current flight, hotel and dive prices with the operators, then convert.
Where is the nearest United Kingdom embassy in Palau?
Palau has no resident UK embassy. Consular cover for British nationals comes from a regional office; confirm which one currently covers Palau, and its contact details, on the UK government travel advice page.
What plug type does Palau use?
Type A and B sockets at 120 V 60 Hz, the same as the United States. Bring a UK-to-US adapter and check whether your device needs a voltage converter as well.
Is tipping expected in Palau?
Not in shops. In restaurants 10% is usual, and a tip for dive crews is customary. Small US dollar notes are useful.
How long is the flight from the UK to Palau?
There are no direct flights. UK travellers connect through an Asian or Pacific hub before landing near Koror, so total travel time depends on the routing. Check current schedules with the airline or a flight planner.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
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