U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Palau. Some areas have increased risk.
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Is Palau safe? 🇵🇼
Oceania · Updated
As of October 2026, Palau scores 59/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Palau Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Palau destination assessed, Ngerulmud scores highest (59/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Palau: exercise normal security precautions.
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Palau destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Palau safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2018 | 11.2 / 100k | 42 | World Bank Open Data (2018) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 88/100 | 88 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 78/100 | 78 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 22.2 / 100k | 38 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Palau safety FAQ
Is Palau safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Palau Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Palau averages 59/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Palau?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Ngerulmud currently scores highest at 59/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Palau safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.