Palau visa for Costa Rican citizens

Costa Rican passport holders can look forward to a straightforward journey to Palau, with a convenient visa on arrival providing access for up to 30 days. While the only available visa type is for tourism, the vast Pacific Ocean presents a significant journey; expect multi-stop flights, often transiting through major hubs in Asia like Seoul or Manila, to cover the immense distance of over 8,000 miles. Given the considerable time zone difference and the typical 24+ hour travel time, planning your arrival carefully is advisable, though the simplicity of the visa process ensures a warm welcome to this Micronesian paradise.

Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
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. Extendable twice with fee.

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