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India Visa Requirements for Palauan Citizens (2026)

Yes — but the whole process is online: Palauan passport holders apply for a India e-Visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: US$25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.

Required documents

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.
  • Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).
  • Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).
  • Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
  • e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration.
  • Return or onward ticket from India.
  • A valid national passport together with a regular visa or eVisa issued by an Indian Mission or Post or by the Bureau of Immigration is required for entry. [2]

Fees & processing

Visa feeUS$25 — e-Visa

From official-portal extracts (captured ):

  • The e-Visa fee is USD 25.
  • The Government of India does not authorise any agent or intermediary to charge fees for emergency or express visas, eVisas or the eArrival card, so pay only through official channels. [1]

How to apply

  1. Fill in the visa application online on the official Government of India website at indianvisaonline.gov.in. [1]
  2. Apply for the eVisa through the Bureau of Immigration route linked from the official portal; a regular paper visa is also available through an Indian Mission or Post. [2]
  3. Complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival, at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app. [5]
  4. Fill in the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]

Before you fly

  • All foreign nationals must complete and submit the eArrival Card online within 72 hours before arrival in India. [5]
  • All passengers must also fill the Self-Declaration Form at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before reaching the arrival immigration counters. [1]
  • A valid passport plus a regular visa or eVisa is required for entry; OCI or eOCI cardholders need no visa but must still submit the eArrival Card. [2] [1]

Full India entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.

Watch out for

Visa on arrival is not available to Palauan passport holders; it is limited to nationals of Japan, South Korea and certain UAE nationals who previously held an Indian visa, at selected airports. [2]
The eArrival Card is arrival information only and is not a visa; you still need a visa or eVisa before you fly. [5]

Recent changes

  1. · confirmed
    Kuwait
  2. · confirmed
    Bahrain
  3. · confirmed
    replaced emergency e-Visa with six categories of electronic visas for nationals of Afghanistan
  4. · confirmed
    resumed Qatar
  5. · confirmed
    resumed China (including Hong Kong and Macau), only for business e-Visa
  6. · confirmed
    British citizens of Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey, and British Overseas Territories citizens of Gibraltar
  7. · confirmed
    resumed Canada
  8. · confirmed
    suspended Canada
  9. · confirmed
    resumed Saudi Arabia
  10. · confirmed
    resumed Canada
  11. · confirmed
    Saudi Arabia
  12. · confirmed
    Qatar

Policy updates affecting this route

  1. · confirmed
    Paper arrival/departure (disembarkation) card completed on arrival → Foreigners and OCI holders must submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival at boi.gov.inIndia replaces paper arrival card with a mandatory online e-Arrival

Frequently asked

How long can Palauan citizens stay in India?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
US$25 — e-Visa.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 2 blank visa pages.; Scanned bio-data page of passport (PDF, 10KB-300KB, all four corners visible).; Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, 10KB-1MB, 51x51mm / 2x2 inches, white background, front view, eyes open, no glasses).; Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.; e-Visa approval letter (ETA) printed or digital copy for presentation at immigration..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
Where do I apply for the eVisa?
Apply online through the official Government of India portal at indianvisaonline.gov.in. No agent or intermediary is authorised to charge for this service.
When must I submit the eArrival Card?
Within 72 hours before arrival, online at boi.gov.in or indianvisaonline.gov.in, or through the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app.

Sources & last verified

Primary source: official government portal — indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Palauan citizens” and “Visa policy of India”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] boi.gov.in [2] indianvisaonline.gov.in [3] mea.gov.in [4] boi.gov.in [5] boi.gov.in [6] boi.gov.in [7] boi.gov.in. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.

This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.

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