Moving to Palau from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey 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 Turkey to Palau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TR
2.7
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
PW
22.2

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
PW
17.8

Turkey performs better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
PW
82.8t

Turkey 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

TR
22.3
PW
6.9

Turkey performs better than Palau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
9.4%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
PW
$15,800

Turkey 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

TR
76.2 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
PW
11.3

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Palau leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Palau

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

Palau passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Required
Palau passport holders need a visa to enter Turkey.

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?

Turkey performs better than Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Turkey?

Turkey performs better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR PW
Population 83,047,706 21,695
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Turkish English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112