By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Feb. 12, 2026) — Travelers from 12 countries will be required to obtain advance clearance or a visa before boarding flights to Palau under a new executive order strengthening border controls. Executive Order No. 499, which takes effect March 30, 2026, eliminates visa-on-arrival privileges for nationals of designated “Excluded Countries.” […]