Palau Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Palau
911
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Ngerulmud
Currency
USD ($)
Official Language
Palauan, English
Country Code
+680
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Palau
Urban / City
—
Rural
40 km/h (25 mph)
Highway
65 km/h (40 mph auf der Compact Road)
Alcohol Limit
0,0 ‰ (Strikte Nulltoleranz)
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Sign the mandatory 'Palau Pledge' upon entry and actively safeguard the fragile marine ecosystem.
- DO Use only certified reef-safe sunscreen without harmful chemicals like oxybenzone or octinoxate.
- DO Obtain the official Rock Islands Permit (and Jellyfish Lake Permit) prior to boat excursions.
- DO Greet locals warmly with 'Alii'.
- DON'T Never bring banned chemical sunscreens into Palau (confiscated at customs).
- DON'T Never touch corals, stingless jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake, or giant sea turtles while diving.
- DON'T Never remove shells, coral fragments, or marine life as souvenirs.
- DON'T Never leave plastic waste on beaches or in marine sanctuaries.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (120V / 60Hz) – US standard flat-prong plugs (adapter required).
Tap Water: Treated in Koror; bottled or purified water is recommended for visiting travelers.
Insider Tip: Sign the 'Palau Pledge' stamped into your passport and bring only reef-safe sunscreen (chemicals like oxybenzone are strictly banned).
