Palauan visa for Swiss citizens
A visa is NOT required for Swiss passport holders visiting Palau for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Swiss citizens to enter Palau for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Palau e-visa for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Palau visa on arrival for Swiss citizens | Not Available | |
Palau tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Swiss passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Palau.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Palau.
If you are looking for Palau visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Switzerland, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Palau nearest your place of residence.
- New Delhi: The Honorary Consulate General of in New Delhi, ~ 6175.03 kilometers (3836.99 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Close now).
- Washington: The Embassy of in Washington, ~ 6658.19 kilometers (4137.21 mi) away from Bern, Switzerland. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 47 minutes).
Palau visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Palau diplomatic mission offices to Switzerland for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Switzerland traveling to Palau from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Switzerland) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,045 | N/A |
| 2009 | 916 | -12.34% |
| 2010 | 1,097 | 19.76% |
| 2011 | 1,432 | 30.54% |
| 2012 | 1,548 | 8.10% |
| 2013 | 1,393 | -10.01% |
| 2014 | 1,806 | 29.65% |
| 2015 | 2,090 | 15.73% |
| 2016 | 1,780 | -14.83% |
| 2017 | 1,587 | -10.84% |
| 2018 | 1,367 | -13.86% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Palau & Switzerland comparison
Palau's area is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi), while the area of Switzerland is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi). This means Switzerland is 85.90 times bigger than Palau.
As of October 2025, Palau's population is ~18528 people - 8,956,315 fewer people than the population of Switzerland.
We have highlighted Palau & Switzerland’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Palau | Switzerland | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 18,528 | 8,974,843 | 9.0 million fewer people live in Palau than Switzerland |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 8 | 146 | Palau has 138 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Switzerland. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 82 | 142 | Palau passport holders visit 60 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 9 | 268 | Palauan hosts 259 fewer foreign missions than Switzerland. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Switzerland travel to Palau in one year?
The number of visitors from Switzerland visiting Palau in 2018 was approximately 1,367.
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- Travel time: 27 hours 34 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025