According to Senate Bill 8-187, while Palau freely allows visitors to visit this island nation, other countries require Palau citizens to have visas before allowing them entry.
Akitaya said it is just proper that Palau require entry visas for citizens of countries that require the same from Palauan citizens who wish to enter their country.
The visa requirement could also help increase local revenues.
He is proposing a visa application fee of $50.
The bill gives the Bureau of Immigration the authority, in the case of visitors, to issue entry visas.
The bill stated that all non-citizens entering Palau to fulfill the terms of an employment agreement or to seek work must also obtain a work visa prior to entry.
