Australian Embassy, Republic of Palau

Alii and welcome to the official website of the Australian Embassy in Koror.

The Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Palau is Mr Toby Sharpe.

Sale of Australian Government Vehicle by Tender

The Australian Government is offering its Toyota Tacoma to the open market in the Republic of Palau.

Vehicle	Mileage	Minimum Bid
2020 Toyota Tacoma, 4 Cylinder, 2WD, 4 Door, Left Hand Drive	~16,000	USD 20,000

If you would like to bid, please complete the electronic bid form before 28 May 2025 at 4:30pm (Koror time).

To inspect the vehicle, please call the Embassy on 488 4628 to organise a time.

DFAT Country Reports

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

Australia Awards Scholarship (AAS)

The Australia Awards Scholarship 2025 Intake Round is now OPEN.

Information for the AAS 2026 Intake is available on the Study in Australia tab.

Australian Grants: Direct Aid Program (DAP)

The 2024 Direct Aid Program is CLOSED.

Information and applications for the 2025 Direct Aid Program will be available mid-2025.

Please contact [email protected] or +680 488 4628 if you have questions.

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 may be able to use the "Digital Upload Function", or may 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.