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Palau Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens receive a 30-day visa on arrival at Koror's international airport — no advance visa fee, but travellers must pay Palau's mandatory Pristine Paradise Environmental/Green Fee of about USD 100 on departure.

Guide last updated September 27, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry
  • Confirmed onward or return flight ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the stay (cash, cards, or bank statement)
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Passport-style photo not usually required for the arrival stamp, but recommended to carry a spare
  • Travel health insurance is recommended given the remote location's limited medical facilities
  • No biometrics collected beyond a standard passport photograph and fingerprint scan at immigration, common at many Pacific-island airports

Visa types

  • Visa on arrival (tourist) — issued free at the border, valid for stays up to 30 days
  • Extension of stay — can be requested at the Bureau of Immigration in Koror for an additional period, usually up to 30 more days at a time, up to a total of one year
  • Business/employment entry requires a separate work permit sponsored by a Palauan employer, arranged before travel

Visa on arrival

  • Arrivals are processed at Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (Koror)
  • Present your passport, return ticket, and accommodation details at the immigration counter
  • All visitors must watch or sign the Palau Pledge (an environmental pledge stamped into the passport) before entry
  • The Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (Green Fee), about USD 100, is collected as part of departure tax/airline ticket processing
  • Queues are generally short outside peak tourist season; have cash (USD) on hand in case of card payment issues for the environmental fee

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival itself: no separate fee, granted free for up to 30 days
  • Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (Green Fee): approximately USD 100, often bundled into airline ticket costs or paid at departure
  • Extension of stay fee at the Bureau of Immigration: typically around USD 50 per extension
  • Processing at the border is immediate — no waiting period beyond standard immigration queues

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Confirm whether your airline has already included the Green Fee in the ticket price to avoid being caught without cash at departure
  • Book accommodation in advance — Palau has limited hotel capacity and immigration may ask for proof of where you're staying
  • Because flights to Palau are infrequent and routed through hubs like Manila, Guam, or Taiwan, keep printed copies of all onward tickets
  • If planning diving or environmentally protected area visits, budget for additional permit fees (e.g. Rock Islands permit)
  • Request stay extensions at the Bureau of Immigration in Koror before your initial 30 days expire to avoid overstay penalties

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.