Palau Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Palau Passport is currently ranked Number 83T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 82. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Palau’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 122 Taxation 40 Perception 30 Dual Citizenship 50 Freedom 50

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Travel Destinations from Palau ^{50% in total score}

For the Palau Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Palau a Travel Score of 122 which means that Palau passport holders can enter a total of 122 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Palau ^{20% in total score}

For the Palau Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Palau a Taxation Score of 40, meaning that Palau does not tax foreign incomes of resident citizens.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Palau Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Palau a Perception Score of 30, meaning that Palau citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Palau Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Palau a Dual Citizenship Score of 50, meaning that Palau citizens are almost always allowed to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Palau Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Palau a Freedom Score of 50, meaning that Palau citizens have total freedom.