Travel from New Zealand to Palau is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau for stays of up to 30 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Palau. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Palau. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to Palau (PW). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
Typical September conditions at ROR (Palau (PW)): wet. Typical lows around 22°C, highs around 30°C, frequent rainfall (~290mm for the month). Expect frequent rainfall this month (~290mm typical). Pack a compact rain shell and a small umbrella.
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