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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Japan citizens need a visa for Palau?

Visa on arrival

Japan citizens can get a visa on arrival for Palau — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Japan → Palau
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Japan vs Palau: passport comparison

Japan

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #24 · mobility 168.8

Palau

69

visa-free countries

Global rank: #87 · mobility 131.5
65

countries both Japan and Palau can enter visa-free together

Japan + Palau: passport compatibility

63%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Japan and Palau travel together — by entry type:

65 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
73 access differs

Where Japan and Palau can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Palau is visa-free (4)

How the entry rule changed: Japan → Palau

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Japan → Palau rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Japan passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Japan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Palau

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Japan citizens need a visa for Palau?
Japan citizens can get a visa on arrival for Palau — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Japan or Palau?
The Japan passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 69. Global rank: Japan #24, Palau #87.
Where can Japan and Palau citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 65 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Palau?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Japan and Palau?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Japan passport ranking

Where else the Japan passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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