Update December 31, 2022
1. Vaccination
Travelers must be fully vaccinated to enter Palau. Travelers must submit proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination with final dose administered at least fourteen (14) days prior to departure to the Republic. Vaccines received must be authorized for emergency use or approved by either the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO), or the Medigen vaccine authorized by the Republic of China – Taiwan’s health authorities. * For commercial air travel, travelers must submit proof to the airline. For chartered vessels, travelers must submit directly to MHHS.
* Unvaccinated Individuals Under 18 years of age are permitted to travel to the Republic. Children Under 2 years of age are exempt from the requirement to be COVID-19 tested prior to travel in the republic. Unvaccinated travelers (18 years old and above) may enter the Republic of Palau by completing an attestation form and/or request a waiver for the vaccination requirement due to medical reasons. Upon approval, unvaccinated travelers must adhere to other requirements including self-monitoring for a period of five (5) days upon arrival. If COVID-like symptoms occur, traveler must isolate immediately and obtain COVID-19 testing. Traveler is also required to wear a mask in public places during the 5-day monitoring period, and get tested on the 3"' day following arrival at a designated testing site. For detailed information, questions or to request COVID-19 vaccination waivers, please email [email protected]
2. Health Declaration Form
The Ministry of Health and Human Services is pleased to inform travelers and the public that effective January 1, 2023, Health Declaration Forms will be available online and may be accessed and completed by travelers before arrival into the Republic of Palau.
1. The online Health Declaration Form or HDF may be accessed through this link: Palau Arrival Health Declaration (palauhdf.com). You can also access the HDF at www.palauhealth.org.
2. You can click on the button to access the electronic HDF or download and print a copy of the form and fill it out. Each traveler must complete the Form.
3. Follow instructions to complete and submit the form online. Once the form has been submitted online, an email confirmation will be sent with a copy of the completed form. A unique QR code will also be generated for the traveler.
Each traveler must present a copy of their completed Form or unique QR code upon arrival at the Palau International Airport.If you need more information, please email [email protected] You may also call (680) 775-6468 or (680) 775-1064.
Covid-Safe Practices
All Travelers are advised to practice physical distancing, wear a mask over the nose and mouth when within six feet of others, and avoid large indoor gatherings for fourteen (14) days prior to their travel to the Republic.
For more information on entry requirements, please contact
Ministry of Health & Human Services EMAIL: [email protected] TEL: (680) 488-2552/2553
The “SAFE FOR YOU” certification program was created under the Bureau of Tourism’s National Tourism Regulations for Pandemic Safety which requires tourism-related businesses in the Republic of Palau to be certified in order to service visitors during a pandemic.
The tourism-related businesses that are being targeted in this program are accommodation providers, restaurants, tour operators (both public and private, i.e. state governments included), boat owners, retail/wholesale vendors, spas, and massage-therapeutic establishments.The purpose of this program is to mitigate health risk for visitors and locals and to ensure Palau remains a safe and responsible tourism destination. Safe For You businesses are indicated below.
