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Dependent Visa

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Which family relationships qualify?

A dependant of a person lawfully present in Palau qualifies; in most cases the spouse or a child under 21 of the principal applicant or primary visa holder, or of a foreign national with a valid work permit. Foreign nationals legally married to a Palauan national may also obtain a Dependent Visa. Common-law partners are not recognised for derivative status.

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    A Dependent Visa may be issued to a dependent of a person lawfully present in the Republic.
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    In most cases, this means that you must be either the spouse or child under the age of 21 of the principal applicant or primary visa-holder or a foreign national who hold a valid working permit.
  • https://bcbp.pw/?page_id=165
    Foreign nationals who are legally married to a Palauan national may obtain a dependant visa; and
  • Dependent Visa section
    The Visa may be issued for up to five years, but in the case of a Dependent of a non-Palauan, shall expire no later than the date of expiration of the Visa held by the person of whom the person is a dependent.
  • Dependent Visa section
    You must apply at least seven days before the expiration date of your current visa at the Division of Immigration.
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    Palau visa law does not recognize common-law relationships, where you will not be eligible for derivative visa status as a partner or fiancée.

Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?

The principal person must be lawfully present in Palau and be a primary visa holder or a foreign national who holds a valid working permit; the official source does not prescribe a single sponsor form.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured official page does not establish every current legal condition or individual-case outcome; independent review remains pending.
  • Dependent Visa section
    The Dependant Visa is issued to the spouse and children under 21 of a foreign national who hold a valid work permit or other type of visa in the Republic.

What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?

A sworn statement attesting to dependency is required, plus children's birth certificates. A natural father or mother, single parent or unmarried parent of a child not legitimised must provide legal evidence; adoptive parents need evidence of a full and final adoption and must satisfy legal custody requirements; proof of citizenship and proof of marital status may be required.

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    An application for a Dependent Visa shall require a sworn statement attesting to dependency.
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    Children birth certificate;
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    If you are the natural father or mother, a single parent or unmarried and the child has not been legitimized, you must provide legal evidence to support your application;
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    The adoptive parent (s) must have evidence of a full and final adoption and satisfy the legal custody requirements before Immigration may consider the child as a dependent.
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    You will need to provide supporting documentation, such as proof of citizenship and proof of marital status (if applicable).

What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?

The dependant must depend on the principal person for financial assistance and/or care. A minimum fixed annual salary of $15,000 USD is listed, which may include the combined salary of both spouses.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured official page does not establish every current legal condition or individual-case outcome; independent review remains pending.
  • Dependent Visa section
    A “Dependent” refers to a child or spouse who depends upon a person for financial assistance and/or care.
  • Dependent Visa section
    Earn a minimum fixed annual salary of $15,000 USD. This may include the combined salary for both spouses;

How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?

A Dependent Visa may be issued for up to five years, but for a dependant of a non-Palauan it expires no later than the principal visa. Renewal must be requested at least seven days before expiry. The official source does not state the family member's rights or a path to independent or longer-term status.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • The captured official page does not establish every current legal condition or individual-case outcome; independent review remains pending.
  • Dependent Visa section
    The Visa may be issued for up to five years, but in the case of a Dependent of a non-Palauan, shall expire no later than the date of expiration of the Visa held by the person of whom the person is a dependent.
  • Dependent Visa section
    You must apply at least seven days before the expiration date of your current visa at the Division of Immigration.
  • Dependent Visa section
    Palau visa law does not recognize common-law relationships, where you will not be eligible for derivative visa status as a partner or fiancée.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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