Moving to Hong Kong from Palau
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Palau to Hong Kong — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Palau to Hong Kong. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Palau to Hong Kong.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Hong Kong generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Hong Kong generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau and Hong Kong. To live, work, or study long-term in Hong Kong, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Hong Kong's immigration authority.
Palau passport holder visiting Hong Kong
Visa Free
Hong Kong passport holder visiting Palau
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Hong Kong?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Hong Kong has 39.8 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 Hong Kong safe for expats?
Hong Kong performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Hong Kong is 0.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.
What language do they speak in Hong Kong?
The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.
