Palau•OceaniaTemporary Placement Permit (Transfer/Temporary)
At a Glance
Varies
Not confirmed
Variable (Director may waive or reduce fee)
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Not specified
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
This is a specialized permit issued in exceptional circumstances to allow a nonresident worker to change employers.
The Temporary Placement Permit is a specialized status for nonresident workers in Palau who face involuntary job loss due to exceptional circumstances such as business closure or employer death. It allows the worker to transition to a new employer for a limited period. This permit is not a standard work visa and is strictly limited to 12 months.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must be an existing nonresident worker in Palau.
Must demonstrate exceptional circumstances (e.g., death of employer, business closure, legal disputes).
Must have a new qualified employer willing to enter into a new employment contract.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Application for Temporary Placement Permit.
Evidence of the exceptional circumstance (e.g., proof of business closure, legal documentation).
New employment contract.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Allows workers to remain in Palau during employer-related hardships.
- Provides a legal mechanism to change employers under extenuating circumstances.
Worth Knowing
- Limited to 12 months total.
- Requires proof of specific hardship or business dissolution.
- Lack of evidence for exceptional circumstances.
- No new qualified employer.
Application Process
Identify exceptional circumstance.
Secure new employment contract.
Submit application and evidence of hardship to the Division of Labor.
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