Swiss visa for Palauan citizens
A visa is NOT required for Palauan passport holders visiting Switzerland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Palauan citizens to enter Switzerland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Switzerland e-visa for Palauan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Switzerland visa on arrival for Palauan citizens | Not Available | |
Switzerland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Palauan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Switzerland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Switzerland.
If you are looking for Switzerland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Palau, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Switzerland nearest your place of residence.
- Manila: The Embassy of in Manila, ~ 1673.20 kilometers (1039.68 mi) away from Melekeok, Palau. (Working hours: Close now).
- Bandar Seri Begawan: The Consulate General of in Bandar Seri Begawan, ~ 2190.20 kilometers (1360.93 mi) away from Melekeok, Palau. (Working hours: Close now).
Switzerland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Switzerland diplomatic mission offices to Palau for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Palau traveling to Switzerland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Palau) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86 | N/A |
| 2009 | 83 | -3.49% |
| 2010 | 86 | 3.61% |
| 2011 | 85 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 86 | 1.18% |
| 2013 | 90 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 92 | 2.22% |
| 2015 | 93 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 92 | -1.08% |
| 2017 | 99 | 7.61% |
| 2018 | 104 | 5.05% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Switzerland & Palau comparison
Switzerland's area is approximately 39,516 km2 (15,257 sq mi), while the area of Palau is approximately 460 km2 (177 sq mi). This means Palau is 85.90 times smaller than Switzerland.
As of October 2025, Switzerland's population is ~9.0 million people - 8,956,315 more people than the population of Palau.
We have highlighted Switzerland & Palau’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Switzerland | Palau | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 8,974,843 | 18,528 | 9.0 million more people live in Switzerland than Palau |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 146 | 8 | Switzerland has 138 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Palau. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 142 | 82 | Switzerland passport holders can visit 60 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 268 | 9 | Swiss hosts 259 more foreign missions than Palau. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Palau travel to Switzerland in one year?
The number of visitors from Palau visiting Switzerland in 2018 was approximately 104.
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- Bern to Melekeok: 13232.66 km (8222.39 mi)
- Travel time: 27 hours 34 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025