Palau onward travel

Palau requires every visitor to show proof of onward or return travel before entry (unless exempt), so have your ticket ready when you arrive.

What travelers should expect

Palau's Bureau of Customs and Border Protection states that every visitor must provide proof of onward travel before entry, and that you must possess a return ticket unless you are exempt. Expect to show a return or onward ticket at immigration on arrival, and keep it easy to reach so the check goes smoothly.^[1]

• The rule says you must hold a return ticket unless you are exempt, so some travelers may not need to show one.
• If you're continuing to another country rather than returning home, a ticket out of Palau counts as onward travel.

What documents usually count

Airlines normally want a return or onward flight reservation that matches the traveler name and can be checked before boarding. A verified reservation is useful because it includes an airline reservation code and a dated itinerary.

Common arrival planning

For Palau, travelers often plan around Palau arrival airports. Enter your actual route and departure date when you book so the reservation matches the trip you need to document.

Sources

1. Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection — Entry Requirements

   “You must possess a return ticket unless exempt; Every visitor, prior to Entry, shall provide proof of onward travel.”