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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Palau citizens need a visa for Micronesia?

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Citizens of Palau can visit Micronesia visa-free for up to 360 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Palau vs Micronesia: passport comparison

Palau

69

visa-free countries

Global rank: #87 · mobility 131.5

Micronesia

69

visa-free countries

Global rank: #89 · mobility 130.6
65

countries both Palau and Micronesia can enter visa-free together

Palau + Micronesia: passport compatibility

96%

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

Where Palau and Micronesia travel together — by entry type:

65 both visa-free
34 both visa on arrival
47 both e-visa / eTA
43 both need a visa
8 access differs

Where Palau and Micronesia 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 (3)

Only Micronesia is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: Palau → Micronesia

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

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

1rule changes for the Palau 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 Palau goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Micronesia

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

Up to 360 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Palau citizens need a visa for Micronesia?
Citizens of Palau can visit Micronesia visa-free for up to 360 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Palau citizens stay in Micronesia without a visa?
Palau passport holders are allowed to stay up to 360 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Palau or Micronesia?
The Palau passport is stronger: 69 visa-free countries versus 69. Global rank: Palau #87, Micronesia #89.
Where can Palau and Micronesia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 65 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Micronesia?
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 Palau and Micronesia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Palau passport ranking

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

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