Australian Embassy in Koror, Republic of Palau

Alii and welcome to the official website of the Australian Embassy in Koror, Republic of Palau. We hope you find this website useful and informative.

The Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Palau is Ms Richelle Turner.

 

DFAT Country Reports

The following DFAT Country Reports are available online: Republic of Palau.

 

Australian Grants: Direct Aid Program (DAP)

The 2023 DAP Round has closed.

Information on 2024 DAP round will be available in early 2024.

Please contact us by email [email protected], if you have any questions.

 

Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS)

Australia Awards scholarships are prestigious international awards offered by the Australian Government to the next generation of global leaders for development. Through study and research, recipients develop the skills and knowledge to drive change and help build enduring people-to-people links with Australia.

Information on the scholarship application process can be found here.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Palauan citizens who are interested in studying at an Australian tertiary institution and are currently residing in Palau. 

PRIORITY FIELDS OF STUDY

The priority areas of study are:

• Health
• Information and Communications Technology
• Infrastructure Development and Management
• Fisheries Management
• Engineering
• Agriculture
• Education
• Law

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP COVER?

Scholarship recipients will receive the following:

• Return air travel
• One-off establishment allowance on arrival
• Full tuition fees
• Contribution to living expenses (CLE)
• Introductory academic program (IAP)
• Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of the scholarship (OSHC)
• Supplementary academic support
• Fieldwork allowance (compulsory fieldwork only)

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Download application form
• Download the Australia Awards Scholarship Handbook
• Search your preferred institution
• Visit Institution Search (education.gov.au) to research more on your preferred institution and if they offer your field of study
• Download and fill out a referee form (one for undergraduate students, 2 for Masters students)
• Submit application to [email protected]   or hand deliver to the Australian Embassy, Koror.

• Applicants must now submit TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores.  Sign up and register to take either TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or PTE (Pearson Test of English).

CHECKLIST

□             Proof of citizenship

□             Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume  

□             Official academic transcripts

□             Certificates for all completed study

□             Current police clearance

□             Referee report

□             TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Scores

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applications must be received by the Embassy no later than Tuesday 1 August 2023 4.00pm (Koror Time) for consideration. Late submissions will not be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS

Shortlisted applicants will be called for interviews. 

Successful candidates will be notified no later than 30 October 2023.

CONTACTS

Clarissa Adelbai                                                                        Axl Rdiall

Senior Program Manager                                                          Development and Administrative Officer

Phone: +680 488 4628                                                              Phone: +680 488 4628

Mobile: +680 775 2058                                                              Mobile: +680 775 6504

Email:    [email protected]                                         Email:    [email protected]

 

Travel advice

Need information on visiting the Republic of Palau? Read the following:

• Travel advice from the Australian Government
• Other Australian Government embassies, high commissions, consulates, multilateral missions and representative offices around the world

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In a crisis, Smartraveller will activate a crisis page on its website. It will make it easier for you or someone you know to contact the Australian Government if you need help. It will supplement the consular emergency hotline.

Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au to subscribe or connect with Smartraveller on Facebook and Twitter.

If you need immediate assistance, you can call the Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.

 

Notarial Services

Australian Passport Offices in Sydney or Melbourne can legalise (Apostille/Authenticate) some Australian documents and can issue Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI). Information on how to request these services via mail can be found in the ‘Documents in Australia’ section on the Smartraveller website.

The Australian Embassy in Koror can assist with other notarial acts. Contact the Embassy by email on [email protected] or by phone on +680 488 4628.

 

Passports

Is your passport lost or stolen in the Republic of Palau?

• Report the loss or theft online
• Contact the Australia Embassy in Koror during local business hours.
• Call the Australian Passport Information Service on 131 232 from within Australia.
• Seek more information on the Australian Passports Office website.

Applying for a passport?

• For passport information including applying for or renewing your passport, visit www.passports.gov.au.
• The Australian Embassy in Koror does not issue passports.
• Australian citizens in Palau seeking to apply for or renew an Australian passport can attend a passport interview at the Australian Embassy in Koror.  Please contact the Embassy by email on [email protected] or by phone on +680 488 4628 for an appointment.
• Australian citizens in Guam and CNMI seeking to renew an adult or child passport may lodge their renewal via postal mail, and this will be managed by the Australian Embassy in Washington.  Please follow this process Passports | Australia in the USA (embassy.gov.au)   
• Passport fees