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Verified June 2026

Do Palauans need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Palau citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Palauans will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

Palau's citizens travel visa-free to the Schengen area for short stays, and that status is why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is a quick online authorisation rather than a visa.

The 90/180 rule still applies in full to Palauans; ETIAS is the authorisation arranged online before departure.

Europe is separate from the US compact

Palau's Compact of Free Association with the United States governs travel and work in the US, not Europe. For the Schengen area, your visa-free status and future ETIAS apply instead. Your Palau passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended departure from Europe.

How Palauans will apply

When ETIAS launches, Palauans will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Palauans to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Palauans need ETIAS?

Yes. Palau citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches Palauans will need an ETIAS authorisation to enter the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Palauans?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Palauans need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Palauans?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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