Palau Travel Safety Guide
What are the emergency numbers in Palau?
Palau emergency numbers: 911 (Police), 911 (Ambulance), 911 (Fire Department).
Is Palau safe for travelers?
Street crime is low, but marine and adventure activity risk matters much more. Diving, boating, and swimming safety should be taken seriously.
Typhoons, strong sun, and heat are more realistic day to day issues than urban crime.
What health risks should travelers know about in Palau?
Medical care is limited compared with larger countries, and serious cases may require evacuation. Bring essential medicines with you.
How is transportation in Palau?
Koror is the practical base for most visitors. Daily movement is usually by hotel transport, rental car, or arranged tours rather than spontaneous public transport.
What should travelers know about money in Palau?
Palau uses the US dollar (USD). Cards work in many tourism businesses around Koror, but cash is still useful for smaller operators and side purchases.
Bring a sensible cash backup because island payment infrastructure is thinner than in a large city destination.
What practical info do travelers need for Palau?
This is an island destination where weather, dive conditions, and flight reliability can shape the trip more than city-style concerns.
Plug types are A and B, standard voltage is 120V.
City Specific Info
Koror
Koror is by far the easiest place for payments, tours, and supplies. Outside the main Koror area, plan more like a remote island trip.
Which embassies are in Palau?
Mostly in Koror, Airai.
Holy See (Vatican City)
Japan
Netherlands
Taiwan
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the emergency number in Palau?
In Palau, you can reach police at 911, ambulance at 911. These numbers work from any phone, including mobile phones without a local SIM card.
Is Palau safe for tourists?
Street crime is low, but marine and adventure activity risk matters much more. Diving, boating, and swimming safety should be taken seriously.
What currency is used in Palau?
Palau uses the US dollar (USD). Cards work in many tourism businesses around Koror, but cash is still useful for smaller operators and side purchases.
What health precautions should I take in Palau?
Medical care is limited compared with larger countries, and serious cases may require evacuation. Bring essential medicines with you.
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