Palau Nonresident Worker Work Permit
For a nonresident worker sponsored by an employer after resident-worker preference and labour review.
- Route type
- Work
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 9 each quoted below
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.
9 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Character and security
An original police clearance in English is required.
- Decision Discretionary
The Director makes the final determination on whether the worker may be hired.
- Employer Application Required
The employer must apply to employ the nonresident worker.
- Job offer
A standard employment contract is required.
- Medical screening
An original health certificate in English is required.
- Relevant Work Experience Years Min
Two prior-employer affidavits must show at least two years of relevant experience.
- Resident Worker Search Required
The Employment Service must first seek qualified resident workers.
- Resident Worker Unavailable Required
A nonresident hire proceeds only when no qualified resident worker is available.
- Work Before Permit Allowed
Employment may not begin before a Work Permit or Provisional Labor Visa is issued.
- Eligibility summary
The labour rules require employer sponsorship, resident-worker preference and an approved work permit before employment.
- Official source basis
The labour rules require employer sponsorship, resident-worker preference and an approved work permit before employment.
- Report summary
The labour rules require employer sponsorship, resident-worker preference and an approved work permit before employment.
- Vacancy Announcement Days
The vacancy is normally announced for 30 days.
Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Permit Validity Years Max
The regulations state that the resulting work permit may be valid for no more than two years.
From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Palau?
For a nonresident worker sponsored by an employer after resident-worker preference and labour review.
Every answer is quoted from the official ministryofhrctd.pw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.
We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 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.
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Fees and processing time are 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.
Where every quote comes from
Official government source ministryofhrctd.pwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Palau government page.Other work routes to Palau
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