The Republic of Palau is a sovereign Pacific island nation in Micronesia. Citizens of Palau hold Palauan passports and are eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa program.
What Passport Do Palau Citizens Hold?
Palauan citizens hold Palauan passports issued by the Republic of Palau. These are sovereign travel documents recognized internationally. Palau gained independence from US administration in 1994 and maintains a Compact of Free Association with the United States, but Palauan citizens travel internationally on their Palauan passports for international destinations such as Tanzania.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Palau Citizens
As Palauan passport holders, Palau citizens:
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using their Palauan passport details
- Cost: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Stay permitted: up to 90 days per visit
- Visa validity: 3 months from issue date
Required documents:
- Valid Palauan passport (6 months validity minimum, 2 blank pages)
- Digital passport photo (white background, JPEG)
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 500)
Step-by-Step Application
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account with your email address
- Select "Tourist e-Visa" and Palau as your nationality
- Enter your Palauan passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 via credit/debit card
- Submit and await approval (2-3 business days)
- Download and print your e-Visa
- Present at Tanzania port of entry with your Palauan passport
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. Palauan passport holders must obtain a Tanzania e-Visa before travelling. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz.
A: Yes. Palau (Republic of Palau) is listed as an eligible country in Tanzania's e-Visa system.
A: Yes. The e-Visa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar island.
A: Up to 90 days per stay with a single entry tourist e-Visa. The visa is valid for 3 months from the issue date.
A: No. The Compact of Free Association only affects movement within the US. For Tanzania travel, Palauan citizens use their Palauan passport and must obtain a Tanzania e-Visa.
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