Fees · Destination Guide
Peleliu
Wild-current diving and the living history of a Pacific battlefield
Key fee: National Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (PPEF)
USD $100 (normally included in arriving international airline ticket)
Fees · Destination Guide
Wild-current diving and the living history of a Pacific battlefield
Key fee: National Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (PPEF)
USD $100 (normally included in arriving international airline ticket)
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Peleliu permits are not identical to Koror Rock Islands permits. Two current operator pages describe a Peleliu scuba permit of USD $60 valid five days (Explorer Ventures dates the five-day change to May 2025), but another operator lists ten days, and an undated Carp Island listing has older USD $30 / ten-day text. The authoritative Peleliu State permit instrument, separate snorkeling and historic-site coverage, age exemptions and current purchase channel were not verified. Do not publish these disputed operator prices as law. Koror permits apply separately when a mixed trip enters Koror water. Palau's USD $100 national PPEF is typically embedded in international airfare.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Pristine Paradise Environmental Fee (PPEF) | USD $100 (normally included in arriving international airline ticket) One national entry ticket assessment; exemptions may apply | International visitors to Palau subject to statutory exceptions | Included by international airline in applicable ticket; check fare and exemption process | Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection states the national fee is included in relevant tickets; it is separate from state marine, historical and protected-area permissions. Source: Palau BCBP immigration page. |
| Peleliu State diving permit (operator-reported) | USD $60 according to ILOVEPALAU and Explorer Ventures; not state-verified Five days claimed by newer operators; conflicting ten-day claim exists | Diving in Peleliu State waters where the relevant state permit is required | Confirm state-authorized issuer and payment method with Peleliu State or the dive operator before paying | ILOVEPALAU advertises USD $60 / five days and Explorer Ventures says validity changed in May 2025. Palau Dive Adventures still reports ten days. PVA's Carp listing reports outdated USD $30 / ten days. Exact governing notice and scope were not obtained. |
| Peleliu historical sites and guided land permissions | Exact standalone fee not verified; may be bundled into a tour price Not independently verified | Visits to Peleliu battlefield, protected memorial or historical sites as required | Ask the licensed Peleliu guide, Peleliu State office or specific tour operator | Fly High advertises Peleliu historical-site permits included; Sam's says its tour includes land and/or dive permission. RITC notes separate permit payment may apply and can require cash. Package inclusions cannot establish one public fee. |
| Peleliu or Ngercheu snorkeling / non-dive water permission | Not independently verified Not independently verified | Authorized local-water snorkeling, kayaking or landings where permits are required | Verify Peleliu State rules and specific site access with the authorized local provider | Carp Island listing asserts state environmental permits for water activities, but its fee schedule is historically inconsistent. Do not reuse the scuba charge automatically for snorkelers. |
| Koror Rock Islands permit (only for Koror-region add-ons) | USD $50 under published current Palau Visitors Authority guidance Five days under current PVA guidance | Permitted Koror Rock Islands excursions, such as a German Channel/Big Drop Off transit snorkel when required | Koror State Rangers or authorized tour providers | This is not a substitute for Peleliu State authorization. PVA and a current Koror operator use five days, although older material gives ten days. Verify exact crossing and stop permits. |
| Koror Jellyfish Lake permit (separate Koror-only excursion) | USD $100 under published PVA guidance; includes Rock Islands permit Five days under published PVA guidance | An independently planned and currently permitted Koror-area Jellyfish Lake visit only | Koror State Rangers or authorized tour providers | Outside Peleliu destination scope. Include solely to prevent confusion when an operator bundles wider Palau activities; do not treat it as a Peleliu fee. |
Fee
One national entry ticket assessment; exemptions may apply
Palau Bureau of Customs and Border Protection states the national fee is included in relevant tickets; it is separate from state marine, historical and protected-area permissions. Source: Palau BCBP immigration page.
Five days claimed by newer operators; conflicting ten-day claim exists
ILOVEPALAU advertises USD $60 / five days and Explorer Ventures says validity changed in May 2025. Palau Dive Adventures still reports ten days. PVA's Carp listing reports outdated USD $30 / ten days. Exact governing notice and scope were not obtained.
Not independently verified
Fly High advertises Peleliu historical-site permits included; Sam's says its tour includes land and/or dive permission. RITC notes separate permit payment may apply and can require cash. Package inclusions cannot establish one public fee.
Not independently verified
Carp Island listing asserts state environmental permits for water activities, but its fee schedule is historically inconsistent. Do not reuse the scuba charge automatically for snorkelers.
Five days under current PVA guidance
This is not a substitute for Peleliu State authorization. PVA and a current Koror operator use five days, although older material gives ten days. Verify exact crossing and stop permits.
Five days under published PVA guidance
Outside Peleliu destination scope. Include solely to prevent confusion when an operator bundles wider Palau activities; do not treat it as a Peleliu fee.