COVID-19 Information
Last updated: [10/2022]
The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.
Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.
Entry and Exit Requirements
- Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? Yes
- All travelers are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19, before entering the country. COVID-19 vaccination is still a requirement and travelers must submit proof of complete vaccination with final dose administered at least 14 days prior to departure to the Republic of Palau.
- Ministry of Health and Human Services Update – June 2022
- Update on COVID-19 Palau Travel/Entry Requirements
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No
Quarantine Information
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
- If symptomatic, a person is advised to go to the nearest hospital to get tested. Once determined to be positive, the person is recommended to self-quarantine for 10 days and shall be tested on day 5 and day 10.
COVID-19 Testing
- All travelers are recommended to get tested 3-5 days after arrival on days when there is “community” testing.
- A testing schedule is published on a weekly basis and published on the MHHS website and the MHHS Facebook page as well as other media outlets and channels
- Testing costs: Click on the link for COVID-19 Test Price
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
- Are vaccines available in Palau for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
- Visit the Ministry of Health and Human Services website or Facebook page for information/announcements about local availability of COVID-19 vaccines.
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
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