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Visa on arrival. China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Palau entry requirements for China citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Palau
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for China passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the China passport than Palau, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Palau at a glance for travellers
- 196 of 198 passports can enter Palau without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The China passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 73 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Palau – government portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Palau entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do China citizens need a visa for Palau?
China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do China passport holders need for Palau?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do China passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Palau?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.