Moving to Palau from Gabon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gabon to Palau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Gabon to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gabon to Palau.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
PW
22.2

Gabon performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
PW
17.8

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
PW
82.8t

Gabon performs better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
3.4
PW
6.9

Palau performs significantly better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
PW
$15,800

Gabon generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
PW
11.3

Palau performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon and Palau. To live, work, or study long-term in Palau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Palau's immigration authority.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Gabon passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Palau passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Palau has 6.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Palau safe for expats?

Gabon performs better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Gabon?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA PW
Population 2,340,613 21,695
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +680
Time zones 1 1