New Zealand → Palau
New Zealand 
PalauPalau visa requirements for New Zealand citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the New Zealand passport than Palau, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| 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 New Zealand passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 148 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 New Zealand citizens need a visa for Palau?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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.