Palau

Travel information

Basics

Palau


Palau is located in Micronesia.

Official languages are Palauan and English. Palau uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, °C). Time zone is UTC+09:00.

Sockets & plugs

Palau uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.


Sockets & plugs - Type A
Type A
Sockets & plugs - Type B
Type B

Money

Currency

Palau uses the United States dollar (symbol: $), code USD.

Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 1, ½ and ¼ dollars and 10, 5 and 1 cents.


Tipping

Not expected, but can leave extra tip

Tipping is usually not expected in Palau. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip.


ATMs

Common

Automatic teller machines (local name: ATM) are common in Palau. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.


Communications

Internet

Internet speed in Palau is on average 2.2 Mbps.

WiFi

WiFi coverage in Palau is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.


Mobile phone

You can buy a SIM card for about $8.34, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 1 telecoms: PNCC.

Mobile phones

Palau uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900.

Roaming

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Palau upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Dial code

+680

To call Palau, dial +, then 680 (the country code for Palau), then the area code and the local number.

International call
+ 680 1234567
Local call
1234567

Health & safety

LGBTIQ+

Sexuality, marriage & acceptance

Homosexuality is legal in Palau.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized.

Homosexuality
Legal
Marriage
Unrecognized

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required to enter this country

No vaccinations are required to enter this country. The vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for the traveler’s protection.


Hepatitis A
Routine immunizations
Typhoid fever

These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.

Hepatitis B

Other

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire department
911