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Palau Elite Resident Visa

13 facts quoted from the official source

For a non-citizen who pays in full for or leases a qualifying Palauan dwelling and satisfies background, insurance and self-support rules.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
8
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

8 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Criminal Background Clearance RequiredThe applicant and accompanying dependants must have no disqualifying conviction or pending charge.
  • Dwelling Contract Value Min UsdThe dwelling purchase or lease price must be at least USD 250,000.checked 2026-07-26
  • Eligibility summaryThe official criteria require a qualifying dwelling contract of at least USD 250,000, clean background, medical insurance and adequate means.checked 2026-07-26
  • Financial meansThe applicant must demonstrate adequate support means initially and annually.
  • Labour Permit EligibleElite visa holders and their dependants are not eligible for a labour permit.
  • Qualifying Dwelling Contract RequiredA valid purchase or lease contract with a qualifying Palauan person or entity is required.
  • Cash Payment Required For PurchaseA qualifying dwelling purchase must be made by cash payments.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceMajor medical insurance must cover the applicant and accompanying dependants, including pre-existing conditions.
Also stated by the source
  • Official source basisThe official criteria require a qualifying dwelling contract of at least USD 250,000, clean background, medical insurance and adequate means.checked 2026-07-26
  • Report summaryThe official criteria require a qualifying dwelling contract of at least USD 250,000, clean background, medical insurance and adequate means.checked 2026-07-26
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial Fee UsdThe initial non-refundable fee is USD 20,000.checked 2026-07-26
  • Purchase Contract Price Paid In Full Before IssueFor a dwelling purchase, the contract price must be paid in full before visa issuance.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Permit Validity YearsThe visa is valid for 10 years.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Palau?
The official source states: For a non-citizen who pays in full for or leases a qualifying Palauan dwelling and satisfies background, insurance and self-support rules.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must demonstrate adequate support means initially and annually. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Major medical insurance must cover the applicant and accompanying dependants, including pre-existing conditions.

Every answer is quoted from the official bcbp.pw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 13 points against the official source; 13 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source bcbp.pwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Palau government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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