Fees · Destination Guide
Current-swept reefs, quiet lagoon days and a practical Koror base.
Key fee: Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee
USD 100 per applicable arriving visitor, normally included in inbound international airfare
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget separately for the national environmental fee and Koror activity permits. PVA and Splash currently publish five-day Koror permits, while the state-linked 2013 fact sheet still says ten days. The current enacted amendment and detailed counting rules were not located, so five days is published planning guidance rather than a conclusively reconciled legal finding. Buying a permit does not confirm lake admission, private-site permission or every landing. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Palau Visitors Authority: Travelers Tips; Splash Dive Center: Important Notice; Koror State Government: legacy Rock Islands fact sheet.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee | USD 100 per applicable arriving visitor, normally included in inbound international airfare Associated with the inbound visit; not an activity permit. | Applicable international arrivals; exemptions and refund categories exist. | Collected through the inbound airline ticket according to BCBP. | Check the ticket receipt before assuming this is another cash charge on arrival. It does not replace the Koror permit. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Immigration. |
| Rock Island permit | USD 50 in current published guidance Five days in current PVA/operator guidance; legacy state fact sheet says ten days. Exact start and counting rules unverified. | Applicable permitted visitor activities in the Koror Rock Islands area; excludes Jellyfish Lake admission. | Koror State Rangers or an authorized tour company, according to PVA. | Confirm the current instrument, issue/start date, activity coverage and seller's total before paying. Child exemptions and replacement rules were not verified. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Palau Visitors Authority: Travelers Tips; Splash Dive Center: Important Notice; Koror State Government: legacy Rock Islands fact sheet. |
| Jellyfish Lake permit including Rock Islands | USD 100 in current published guidance Five days in current PVA/operator guidance; the older state document conflicts. Travel-date lake admission is separate. | Visitors undertaking an authorized Jellyfish Lake visit and included Rock Islands activities. | Koror State Rangers or an authorized tour company, according to PVA. | This is published as an inclusive permit, not simply an additional USD 100 above a newly purchased Rock Island permit. Current upgrade, refund, child and closure rules remain unknown. Confirm admission before treating the lake as a fixed itinerary item. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Palau Visitors Authority: Travelers Tips; Splash Dive Center: Important Notice. |
| Private-site and beach permissions | No verified standard amount; obtain the site-specific total According to the authorization obtained for the visit; not established by a general Koror permit. | Conditional visits such as Clam City or private resort-beach access. | Arrange through the authorized operator or property. | Clam City requires owner permission in Fish 'n Fins' description. A Palau Royal Resort beach listing does not establish a public day-pass offer. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Fish 'n Fins: Clam City; Palau Royal Resort: Private Beach. |
| Koror attraction admission | Published examples: Palau Aquarium adult USD 5.50; Etpison Museum USD 10 Visit-specific; current ticket conditions and concessions should be checked. | Visitors to the individual attraction, separate from marine permits. | Confirm payment arrangements with the institution. | Amounts are from institution pages checked 2026-10-28. Belau National Museum admission was not verified. Etpison hours conflict across its pages. Do not assume a tourism permit includes any museum. Palau International Coral Reef Center: Palau Aquarium; Etpison Museum: visitor information; Etpison Museum: contact information |
Fee
Associated with the inbound visit; not an activity permit.
Check the ticket receipt before assuming this is another cash charge on arrival. It does not replace the Koror permit. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Immigration.
Five days in current PVA/operator guidance; legacy state fact sheet says ten days. Exact start and counting rules unverified.
Confirm the current instrument, issue/start date, activity coverage and seller's total before paying. Child exemptions and replacement rules were not verified. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Palau Visitors Authority: Travelers Tips; Splash Dive Center: Important Notice; Koror State Government: legacy Rock Islands fact sheet.
Five days in current PVA/operator guidance; the older state document conflicts. Travel-date lake admission is separate.
This is published as an inclusive permit, not simply an additional USD 100 above a newly purchased Rock Island permit. Current upgrade, refund, child and closure rules remain unknown. Confirm admission before treating the lake as a fixed itinerary item. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Palau Visitors Authority: Travelers Tips; Splash Dive Center: Important Notice.
According to the authorization obtained for the visit; not established by a general Koror permit.
Clam City requires owner permission in Fish 'n Fins' description. A Palau Royal Resort beach listing does not establish a public day-pass offer. Sources checked 2026-10-28: Fish 'n Fins: Clam City; Palau Royal Resort: Private Beach.
Visit-specific; current ticket conditions and concessions should be checked.
Amounts are from institution pages checked 2026-10-28. Belau National Museum admission was not verified. Etpison hours conflict across its pages. Do not assume a tourism permit includes any museum. Palau International Coral Reef Center: Palau Aquarium; Etpison Museum: visitor information; Etpison Museum: contact information