Moving to Palau from Virginia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Virginia to Palau? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Virginia to Palau.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Virginia to Palau.
Who's moving to Palau?
Top countries of origin for Palau's foreign-born residents.
- 3,021
- 486
- 411
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4.333
United States
- 247
- 241
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Virginia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Virginia performs better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Virginia performs 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
Virginia generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Virginia performs better than Palau across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Palau
Visa Free
Palau passport holder visiting United States
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Palau?
From major Palau cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Virginia and Palau are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Palau compared to Virginia?
Virginia performs better than Palau across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Palau?
The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Virginia, the official language is English.
