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Palau visa requirements for Vietnam citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Vietnam passport than Palau, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ThailandVisa-free30 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 Vietnam passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 46 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalPalau – government portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Palau entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Palau?

Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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.