PalauGuam: Visa required

PalauGuam

Do Palau passport holders need a visa for Guam?

Visa required

Yes. Palau passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guam.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: dhs.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,316 km, straight line (~2h 3m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Guam85 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Palau: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Guam

Palau passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Palau passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Palau passport holders need a visa for Guam?

Yes. Palau passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guam.

How far is Guam from Palau?

About 1,316 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 3m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Guam?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Guam?

911.

What time zone is Guam in?

Guam (UTC+10).

What is the nearest airport to Agana?

Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Guam without a visa?

85 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Guam visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Palau passport holders visit without a visa instead of Guam?

Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Palau

Palau, officially the Republic of Palau, is an island country located in the Micronesia subregion of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean. The Republic of Palau consists of approximately 340 islands and is the western part of the Caroline Islands, while the eastern and central parts make up the Federated States of Micronesia.

CapitalKoror

RegionMicronesia

Population17.7K

Area459 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Palauan

Calling code+680

Drives on theright

TimezonePalau (UTC+9)

Nearest airportRoman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR), 8 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites1

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$19,532 (2025)

Tourist arrivals18.4K (2020)

Climate in Koror

Warmest September, coolest December, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, September, November.

Monthly climate normals for Koror, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29°C	25.5°C	75mm	330h
February	28.6°C	25.5°C	256mm	285h
March	29.2°C	25.5°C	108mm	338h
April	29.4°C	25.4°C	215mm	322h
May	29.4°C	25.5°C	410mm	310h
June	28.6°C	25.2°C	311mm	281h
July	29°C	24.9°C	236mm	316h
August	28.8°C	25.1°C	415mm	281h
September	29.5°C	25.2°C	218mm	312h
October	28.9°C	25.2°C	388mm	253h
November	29.2°C	25.4°C	257mm	279h
December	28.5°C	25.2°C	356mm	241h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Palau (Belau) is a group of more than 300 tropical islands in the Micronesia area of the Pacific Ocean, to the southeast of the Philippines.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon

Upcoming public holidays

October 24, 2026United Nations Day

November 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2026Family Day

Full source list on About.

About Guam

Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo. It is the westernmost point and territory of the United States, reckoned from the geographic center of the U.S. In Oceania, Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. As of September 2026, its population was 170,476. Chamorros are its largest ethnic group, but a minority on the multiethnic island. The territory spans 210 square miles and has a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km2).

CapitalAgana

RegionMicronesia

Population169K

Area549 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesChamorro, English, Spanish

Calling code+1671

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuam (UTC+10)

Nearest airportAntonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), 5 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$41,833 (2022)

Tourist arrivals328K (2020)

Climate in Agana

Warmest May, coolest February, driest March, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Agana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.5°C	24.3°C	98mm	326h
February	28.5°C	24.2°C	134mm	299h
March	29.7°C	24.4°C	38mm	346h
April	30.2°C	24.9°C	66mm	356h
May	30.7°C	25.5°C	115mm	362h
June	30.7°C	25.4°C	120mm	356h
July	30.3°C	25°C	253mm	340h
August	30°C	24.8°C	426mm	302h
September	30°C	24.7°C	580mm	276h
October	29.5°C	24.6°C	520mm	260h
November	29.8°C	25.1°C	211mm	301h
December	29.3°C	25.3°C	150mm	317h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Guam is an island in the western Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. An unincorporated territory of the United States of America, Guam gets most of its visitors from East Asia, especially Japan.

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