Is Benzodiazepines legal in Palau?

Legal status

Controlled under Palau's National Code Title 34 (Crimes) controlled-substances provisions — trafficking carries imprisonment plus a fine; the precise section and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute; the maximum penalty is imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Benzodiazepines is controlled in Palau under Palau's National Code Title 34 (Crimes) controlled-substances provisions. In Palau, drugs fall under the National Code Title 34 (Crimes) controlled-substances provisions. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise section and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. This cell is sourced via the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (paclii.org) with UNODC (unodc.org/cld) and Library of Congress corroboration.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Palau, drugs fall under the National Code Title 34 (Crimes) controlled-substances provisions. Trafficking carries imprisonment together with a fine; the precise section and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. This cell is sourced via the Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute (paclii.org) with UNODC (unodc.org/cld) and Library of Congress corroboration. Cannabis is a controlled drug under the same Title 34 provisions, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Palau’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.