Temporary Placement Permit (Transfer/Temporary)

Palau•Oceania

Open

Temporary Placement Permit (Transfer/Temporary)

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

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.

Ready to see if the Temporary Placement Permit (Transfer/Temporary) is your visa path?

Discover how your answers compare with the published requirements. 2 minutes. Free to use.

Start Visa Discovery