Thailand Visa Requirements for Palauan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Palauan passport holders apply for a Thailand e-Visa. Maximum stay: 60 days. 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 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from Thailand
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for presentation at immigration
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) submitted online before arrival
- Biodata Page of travel document (upload; MRZ must be contained within the full width of the image for auto-population)
- Appropriate photograph taken within six months ("Failure to do so may result in rejection of visa request")
- Financial evidence: amount of no less than 30,000 THB (Single) / 120,000 THB (Multiple), e.g. bank statements, sponsorship letter (.JPG.JPEG.PDF, max 3 MB)
- Other request documents (as requested; portal: "Please check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.")
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-Visa is not free: the fee depends on your nationality and the visa type, so confirm the exact amount on the official portal before applying.
- •Thailand has concluded bilateral agreements on visa fee exemption with certain countries, so some nationalities pay a reduced fee or none at all. [4]
How to apply
- Apply online at Thailand's official e-Visa website, thaievisa.go.th.
- Select the tourist visa category (tourism, MICE or medical treatment) on the portal. [11]
- Upload your passport details and the required documents, then pay the visa fee.
- When the e-Visa is approved, print or save the approval letter to show at immigration.
- Submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before you arrive.
Before you fly
- •As a general rule, foreign visitors must obtain a Thai visa before travelling, and Palauan travellers do this through the official e-Visa portal. [14]
- •The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be submitted online before arrival.
- •If you travel from or through a country declared a Yellow Fever Infected Area, you must carry an International Health Certificate showing Yellow Fever vaccination. [14]
Full Thailand entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Thai embassies and consulates may ask for documents beyond those listed for the e-Visa, so check the mission website before applying. [12]
Do not assume the visa is free or that a single flat price applies; the fee varies by nationality and visa type, so verify it on the official portal.
Recent changes
- · upcomingWikipedia tags this page as possibly outdated: Thailand has tightened its visa rules in May 2026
- · confirmedAccording to government plans as of April 2024, the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is expected to launch in a pilot phase by December 2024, with full deployment anticipated by June 2025.
- · confirmedVisa-free stay halved from 60 to 30 days for ~60 nationalities/regions (press report; Wikipedia table updated accordingly).
Frequently asked
How long can Palauan citizens stay in Thailand?
Up to 60 days.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from Thailand; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.thaievisa.go.th
How do I apply for a Thai tourist e-Visa?
Apply online at thaievisa.go.th, select the tourist category, upload your documents and pay the fee, then present the approval letter at immigration.
Can the embassy ask for extra documents?
Yes. Thai embassies and consulates may require documents in addition to those listed, so check the mission's website before you apply.
How much does the e-Visa cost?
There is no single flat price; the fee varies by nationality and visa type, so check the exact amount on the official portal.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.thaievisa.go.th (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Palauan citizens” and “Visa policy of Thailand”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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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.