Palau

For a nonresident officer or crew member on a foreign fishing vessel based primarily in Palau.

For a foreign national employed by Palau's national government, a state government or a public corporation.

For a nonresident worker sponsored by an employer after resident-worker preference and labour review.

For an approved incoming nonresident worker beginning employment while final work-permit steps are completed.

For a nonresident worker facing hardship, abuse, legal due process or another exceptional circumstance who needs temporary placement with another employer.

For a nonresident worker needed in Palau for 90 days or less and applying from outside Palau.

For a non-citizen who pays in full for or leases a qualifying Palauan dwelling and satisfies background, insurance and self-support rules.

For a certified investor holding at least 25 percent equity under a Foreign Investment Approval Certificate.

For a full-time student admitted to a school in Palau who will live in school-maintained housing.

For the legally married spouse or qualifying child under 21 of a person lawfully present in Palau.

For the spouse or child aged 21 or younger of an Elite Resident Visa holder.

For a foreign national seeking residence who can show a lawful purpose, support, accommodation and suitability.

For citizens of the United States, Federated States of Micronesia or Marshall Islands visiting, working or residing in Palau.

For a foreign national affiliated with and primarily paid by a recognised religious organisation who teaches religion or serves the community.

For meetings, conferences, contract negotiations or exploration of business opportunities without local employment.

Visa-free short entry for Citizens of Russia.

Visa-free short entry for Citizens of states contracting parties to the Schengen Agreement.

Visa-free short entry for Taiwanese nationals holding an ordinary, official or diplomatic passport.

For a genuine short visit for tourism, leisure or social purposes without work.

For humanitarian reasons, the interests of the Republic, or minimum disembarkation needed by a carrier in distress.

For a traveller continuing to another destination within 24 hours.

For a member of a diplomatic mission, or qualifying family, formally recognised by Palau's Ministry of State.

For a person paid by a foreign government or international organization who must reside in Palau for a programme or consultancy.

For United States military personnel travelling under official military status.