Oceania
Palau Travel Advisory
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By TravelSafe Research TeamSource: U.S. State Department ↗
CapitalNgerulmud
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyUSD · United States dollar
TimezoneUTC+09:00
Emergency
General
General
Tap any number to call from a mobile device
Essential Phrases
General
Excuse me
ek-SKYOOZ mee
Excuse me
How much?
how MUCH
How much?
I want to buy
eye WANT too BUY
I want to buy
No
noh
No
Please
PLEEZ
Please
Where is?
WARE iz
Where is...?
Yes
yes
Yes
Greetings
Hello
HEL-oh
Hello
Thank you
THANK yoo
Thank you
Emergency
Help!
help
Help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to travel to Palau right now?
The U.S. Department of State rates Palau at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Exercise normal precaution in Palau. Some areas have increased risk .
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Palau?
Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.
What are the emergency numbers in Palau?
Emergency services in Palau: General 911. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.
Is Palau safe for solo travelers?
With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), Palau is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).
Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov
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