Palauan visa for New Zealand citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for New Zealand passport holders visiting Palau for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For New Zealand citizens to enter Palau for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Palau e-visa for New Zealand citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Palau visa on arrival for New Zealand citizens | Eligible | |
Palau tourist visa requirements:
- Holding New Zealand passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Palau.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Palau.
If you are looking for Palau visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from New Zealand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Palau nearest your place of residence.
- Tamuning: The Embassy of in Tamuning, ~ 6795.51 kilometers (4222.53 mi) away from Wellington, New Zealand. (Working hours: Close now).
- Saipan: The Embassy of in Saipan, ~ 6919.23 kilometers (4299.41 mi) away from Wellington, New Zealand. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 59 minutes).
Palau visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Palau diplomatic mission offices to New Zealand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from New Zealand traveling to Palau from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (New Zealand) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 152 | N/A |
| 2009 | 162 | 6.58% |
| 2010 | 152 | -6.17% |
| 2011 | 152 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 159 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 149 | -6.29% |
| 2014 | 163 | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 156 | -4.29% |
| 2016 | 159 | 1.92% |
| 2017 | 149 | -6.29% |
| 2018 | 152 | 2.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Palau & New Zealand comparison
Palau's area is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi), while the area of New Zealand is approximately 263,310 km2 (101,664 sq mi). This means New Zealand is 572.41 times bigger than Palau.
As of April 2024, Palau's population is ~18441 people - 4,961,961 fewer people than the population of New Zealand.
We have highlighted Palau & New Zealand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Palau | New Zealand | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 18,441 | 4,980,402 | 5.0 million fewer people live in Palau than New Zealand |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 8 | 72 | Palau has 64 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with New Zealand. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 82 | 135 | Palau passport holders visit 53 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 9 | 115 | Palauan hosts 106 fewer foreign missions than New Zealand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from New Zealand travel to Palau in one year?
The number of visitors from New Zealand visiting Palau in 2018 was approximately 152.
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