Summary

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Palau’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on foreign travel insurance.

Reef-toxic sunscreen is not allowed to be brought into Palau, and will be confiscated on arrival. See Local laws and customs

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Palau, attacks can not be ruled out. See Terrorism

Palau is vulnerable to tropical cyclones and floods. These are most likely to occur between June and November. You should monitor local and international weather updates, and follow instructions issued by the local authorities. See Natural disasters

There is no British diplomatic representation in Palau. Consular support is not available from the British government in Palau. However, the British Embassy in Manila, Philippines can provide consular support to British nationals.