South Africa passport → Palau

Do South African citizens need a visa for Palau?

Visa on arrival30 days

South African 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.

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Palau at a glance

Capital: Ngerulmud
Currency: United States dollar (USD)
Languages: English, Palauan
Calling code: +680
Region: Micronesia

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Palau for other passports

South AfricaVisa 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 South African passport holders

KiribatiVisa-free90 days
MicronesiaVisa-free30 days
Marshall IslandsVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Palau?

South African 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 South African 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 South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.