Moving to Pakistan from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Pakistan. 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 Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
PK
4.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
PK
11.9

Pakistan performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
PK
10.8

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PW
82.8t
PK
0.8t

Pakistan performs significantly 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

PW
6.9
PK
1.3

Palau performs better than Pakistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
PK
$5,600

Palau performs better than Pakistan across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
PK
54.0

Palau performs better than Pakistan across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Palau

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Pakistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 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 Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Palau?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW PK
Population 21,695 242,923,845
Currency United States Dollar ($) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages English, Palauan English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +680 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15