Palau Digital Residency Supported Countries and Exclusions
Which countries RNS says are excluded from Palau digital residency and shipping, and how to think about citizenship, residence, sanctions, and delivery risk.
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Current exclusion list
RNS FAQ says Palau Digital Residency is currently available to global citizens except people from North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Crimea, and Sudan. RNS FAQ also says shipping is worldwide except to those same locations.
Eligibility can change, and sanctions screening is part of the review process. Always check the official RNS portal before paying.
Citizenship, residence, and shipping can be different
Your citizenship, your current residence, your document country, and your shipping address may not be the same. That matters because the application process includes identity verification, compliance review, sanctions checks, government review, and physical card shipping.
Use this framework:
| Factor | What to check |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Whether your nationality creates eligibility or screening issues |
| Residence | Whether your current location affects payment or support |
| Document country | Whether your submitted ID is valid and has enough time before expiration |
| Shipping country | Whether the physical card can be delivered to you |
If your country is not excluded
Not being on the exclusion list does not guarantee approval. RNS still describes KYC/AML review, sanctions checks, criminal background checks, and Palau government review.
If your main reason for applying is crypto KYC, remember that exchange acceptance varies even after you receive the physical card. Read Palau ID supported exchanges before relying on one platform.
If your situation is complicated
Do not guess if you have multiple passports, recent relocation, sanctions exposure, a difficult shipping address, or a document that is close to expiration.
Read:
- Palau digital residency requirements
- Palau digital residency documents checklist
- RNS.ID application status and support
Bottom line
The supported-countries question is not just a country list. It is a combination of eligibility, document quality, compliance screening, government review, payment, and shipping.