Koror, Palau – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection proudly announces the official swearing-in of Mr. Bradley O. Kumangai as the new Chief of Immigration under the Division of Immigration. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, ...
REPUBLIC OF PALAU BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE Immigration Advisory for Flagged Countries Effective March 30, 2026 On February 11, 2026, the President of the Republic of Palau issued Executive Order N ...
Koror, Palau – February 23, 2026 — The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) officially commenced a four-day Risk Management Workshop on Monday, facilitated by Japan Customs, aimed at strengthening Palau’s risk-based border management frame ...
Koror, Palau – February 3, 2026 — The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) in partnership with the Bureau of Public Safety officially administered the Oath of Office and swore in Customs Officer I, McKinley Emesiochel, as the newest member ...
On January 14, 2026, The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) ASYCUDA Team met with Mr. Mohammed Rizwan Khan over lunch to formally present him with a Certificate of Appreciation, recognizing his instrumental role in the successful impleme ...
Airai, Palau — On January 13, 2026 — The Embassy of Japan hosted an official tour in Palau under the Economic and Social Development Programme Grant, joined by Members of the Japanese House of Councillors, to include Honorable Toshiharu Furukawa, Ho ...
Koror, Palau – December 15, 2025 — At the One Stop Shop, Office of the President, UNCTAD In-Country Expert Mr. Rizwan Khan, together with the Chiefs of the five divisions of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, formally met with His Excellen ...
On December 5, 2025 – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP) held a Final Inspection and Farewell Ceremony at the One Stop Shop Building to honor outgoing Director John Tarkong Jr., who retires after 32 years of dedicated government serv ...
On November 18, 2025 – The Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (BCBP), in partnership with the Oceania Customs Organization (OCO), is honored to host a Study Visit for the Guam Delegation from November 18–21, 2025. The visit aims to strength ...
On October 16, 2025 – Marked a significant milestone for the Republic of Palau with the successful completion of the final validation workshop for the draft National Migration Policy and Action Plan. This achievement represents the culmination o ...
