Palau visa for Swiss citizens

Swiss passport holders are welcomed to Palau with a convenient visa on arrival, allowing for a generous maximum stay of 90 days for tourism purposes. This single, streamlined tourist visa type removes the need for any pre-trip application, simplifying travel plans considerably. While direct flights don't bridge the vast distance between Switzerland's landlocked Alps and Palau's remote Micronesian islands, common routes typically involve layovers in major Asian hubs like Manila or Taipei. Upon arrival, travelers will find that the US Dollar is the official currency, a practical detail for those accustomed to the Swiss Franc.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Blank pages
1+
Onward ticket
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristTourist Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
TouristVisitor Permit (Tourist, up to 1 year)
365dvalid 1y
BusinessBusiness Visa
30d$50valid 1mo
Digital NomadDigital Resident Tourist Visa Extension
90d$50valid 3mo
TransitTransit Passenger
1d$0valid 1d
WorkAlien Work Permit
365dvalid 1y
InvestorInvestor Visa
$50multiple-entry
FamilyDependent Visa
$0multiple-entry
StudentStudent Visa
$0valid 1y
OtherResident Visa
$200multiple-entry
OtherMissionary Visa
$0multiple-entry
OtherTemporary Visa
30dvalid 1mo
OtherFG/IOR Visa
$0multiple-entry
OtherGovernment Employee Visa (GEV)
$0multiple-entry
OtherEntry Permit (General)
OtherSpecial Compact-Related Admission (U.S., FSM, RMI nationals)
365d$0multiple-entryvalid 1y

Free visa on arrival. 90 days within any 180-day period.

Sources