How To Get Visa On Arrival in Palau With Philippines Passport [Palau Visa For Filipinos]

Want to swim with Jellyfishes and Sharks? Palau is your place to go! Known as one a paradise for divers, Palau has marine life everywhere! It’s also where the 10th season of the television series, Survivor, was held. It’s a gorgeous country that’s just near the Philippines!

The Republic of Palau is a Visa on Arrival nation for Philippine Passport Holders. It is one of the VOA countries in Oceania for Filipinos. So if you want to travel in Oceania beyond Australia and New Zealand, try this tropical getaway. You will be in awe of this tiny country!

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Visa Free Countries

You can get a visa upon arrival when you arrive in Palau:

One Year Visa

Guam

Marianas Islands

Marshall Islands

Micronesia

United States of America

Can Enter for 90 days on a 180-day period

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Israel (90 days)

Taiwan (90 days)

Russia (30 days)

Visa on Arrival up to 30 Days

All nationalities including the Philippines except Bangladesh and Myanmar can get a visa upon their arrival.

Requirements for Entering Palau

Valid Passport - valid for at least 6 months from date of departure
Proof of Funds - USD 200 per week
Palau Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee - USD 100, charged on the airline ticket.

Overview of Palau

Capital: Ngerulmud
Language: English, Palauan
Currency: United States Dollar

The Republic of Palau is an archipelagic country in the Pacific. It’s South East of the Philippines beside Mindanao. It’s also near Indonesia as well as Micronesia. Like most countries in the Pacific, it was under Spanish Rule (via the Philippines), German, Japanese and American before gaining its independence in 1981.

This country composing of about 300 plus islands has 16 states. Some states even have a population of fewer than 100 persons. The biggest one, Koror, has almost 70% of the population of the country. But its capital is in Ngerulmud (place of mud), in Melekeok on Babeldaob island, which is the biggest island in Palau.

Palau cuisines are influenced by many countries; from Japanese, Filipino, American, and Indonesian recipes. Fresh fruits, seafood, chicken, pork, vegetables are popular. You would enjoy eating a lot in this tiny country. People of Palau are also very welcoming and friendly and would love to tell you about their culture.

Going to Palau

Palau International Airport is in Babeldaob Island that’s just near the capital Negerulmud and the popular Koror. From the Philippines, there is a direct flight from Manila to Koror. Other options are via Yap in Micronesia, Guam, South Korea, Taiwan, or Japan.

What to do in Palau

1. Dive at Rock Islands

One of the top tourist activities of Palau is scuba diving as there are many species of corals and fishes in this part of the earth. Rock Islands is one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world that allows you to swim with Jellyfishes. See Manta Rays, Sharks, and schools of fishes too!

2. Swim at Jellyfish lake

One of the stunning places you could go to Palau is Jellyfish Lake. See thousands of golden jellyfish swim in the lake as you snorkel - plus it’s not crowded with tourists too! It’s definitely a memorable experience, don’t worry you’ll be safe as they are not toxic.

3. Have a bath at the Milky Way

Nope, this is not a place where you could see the Milky Way Galaxy, but you will have a milky experience. This spot with gorgeous water is a free natural spa, rub yourself of this thousand-year-old smelly milky mud. It’s a fun experience and your skin will definitely be better after application.

4. Discover Ngardmau Waterfalls

Hike through a forest and discover Ngardmay Waterfalls. It will take half an hour to go up and down, but it’s smooth and easy, but it’s better to have proper water shoes. The destination is truly worth-it as it is gorgeous. There’s also an old monorail nearby. Admission is USD 10.

5. Visit the Palau Shark Sanctuary

Visit the world’s first Shark Sanctuary where sharks roam happily as fishing is not allowed in the area. It is home to about 135 species of sharks here like Grey Reef, Leopard, Whitetip Reef sharks. However, there are also turtles, dugongs, and reefs in this beautiful spot!

6. Learn more about Palau in the Etpison Musem

On the 3-story building of the Etpison Museum lies Palauan and Micronesian artifacts, arts, pictures, World War II remains, and many more. It’s full of information and you’ll definitely learn a lot about the history of Palau here. There’s also a gift or souvenir shop below.

Frequently Asked Questions for your travel to Palau

1. Is Palau Visa-free?

For Philippine Passport Holders, it is a visa on arrival when you go to Palau. For other nationalities, see the list above!

2. Is it safe to travel to Palau?

Palau is a very safe place to travel. Crime rates are low but always be vigilant when traveling. I always recommend buying travel insurance since we don’t know what will happen to us. Check out SafetyWing, the insurance provider that I personally use.

3. Is it expensive in Palau for tourists?

Palau is a bit expensive compared to its neighbors like the Philippines or Indonesia but totally worth it.

4. When is the best time to visit Palau?

Palau is a tropical country with warm temperatures, the hottest is from May to July, so you might want to visit during other months. For diving, the best time to visit is when the weather is dry and the seas are calm which is from November to April.

5. Where should I stay in Palau?

You can stay at Koror as it is near the airport and accessible to the popular tourist spots.

You will definitely enjoy an adventure in Palau and have unforgettable memories like swimming with jellyfishes! It also feels a bit like home, the Philippines, due to a big community of Filipino workers here. It’s also a direct flight from Manila and Visa is issued upon arrival, so hurry and plan a trip to this stunning country now!