Palau
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESOTHER
Palau is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Pacific archipelago, world-leading marine protections. Drug penalties strict. Reef-safe sunscreen mandatory (since 2020 Reef Toxin Ban). Drone use restricted.
DO NOT BRING
Reef-toxic sunscreen import / use · Drug trafficking · Shark fishing in Palau waters
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Palau is the world's first shark sanctuary (2009) — no commercial shark fishing in its EEZ.
- Drone use in the Rock Islands needs specific permission — protected UNESCO area.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Palau Pledge — visitors sign on arrival, agreeing to environmental conduct.
- Reef-toxic sunscreens (oxybenzone, octinoxate, parabens) are confiscated at the airport.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.