Palau

Palau Passport

The Guide Passport Index presently has the Palauan passport at position 44. 121 nations are accessible without a visa thanks to it. It has a medium mobility score overall as a result. Passport holders from Palau can enter most nations, including Singapore, the UK, the US, and the EU, without a visa or with one upon arrival. However, a visa is needed for entry into roughly 108 locations for people of Palau. Certain nations, like China, Japan, and the Ukraine, demand a visa.

Passport rank

44

Visa-free travel to

121 Destinations
Palau Passport

The number of nations that permit entry without a visa (also known as visa-free countries) and those that require a visa upon arrival (also known as visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization (eTA) is added to determine the ranking of Palau passports in relation to other passports issued in the world. Currently, there are 34 countries where a Palau passport is required upon arrival, 3 eTA destinations, and 84 countries where none are. Passport holders from Palau are able to enter 121 different countries in total, either by eTA, visa on arrival, or without a visa at all. The Palau passport thus comes in at number 44 in the world.Apart from the aforementioned Palau visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries, there exist 108 other destinations for which holders of Palau passports are required to get either a physical visa or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).

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World Tour

The 340 islands that make up the Island Republic of Palau are split up into 16 regions. The three most significant regions are Peleliu, Airai, and Koror. Southeast of the Philippines, in the Pacific Ocean, is Oceania. The topography and terrain of Palau range from tall mountains to low-lying coral atolls and vast reefs. Its weather is hot and humid in the tropics, with rainy season lasting from May to November. With a total land size of 459 square kilometers, the islands rank as Oceania's fourth-smallest nation.There are roughly 18,233 people living there. Ngerulmud is the nation's capital. With almost 14,000 residents, Koror City is the most populated city. Angaur and Ulimang are two more significant cities. Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR) is the biggest international airport in the nation. The airport bears the name of Roman Tmetuchl, a politician. The airport offers access to both domestic and foreign locations. Christianity is the most common religion in the nation.English and Palauan are the official tongues. The legal framework of Palau is a hybrid of common, civil, and customary law. The system of government is a republic with a president. Elected President Surangel Whipps Jr. is the head of state and government. There are four presidential elections every four years. The US dollar (USD) is the accepted form of payment. With an open economy and a GDP of about $300 million, the nation has the fifth lowest GDP in Oceania.The per capita income of its people is $16,296. The services and industries sectors account for the majority of the GDP. The fishing sector and tourism are the main drivers of the economy. The government of the United States is giving aid abroad. At the moment, the nation's top exports include fish, oil, machinery, coconuts, cassava, and chestnuts. Japan, Mexico, and the United States are the primary export partners. Tourism to the Republic of Palau is expanding. There are numerous stunning, undeveloped natural reserves and reefs there. Large beaches, diving, surfing, and fishing are its main draws. There is one UNESCO World Heritage Site there.The capital, Ngerulmud, the Rock Islands, Meyuns, Clear Lake, and Melekeok are a few of the important locations. A total of about 106,000 tourists visit the island nation each year, most of them come from Australia, New Zealand, and other nearby nations.

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