Backed by the Republic of Palau · Thousands of digital residents
Palau Residency

Your Government-Issued Web3 ID - Anywhere in Minutes

Apply online and receive an official Palau ID stored on-chain with zero knowledge privacy—eligible for KYC on platforms accepting government IDs.

by RNS.ID
Provided by RNS.ID
Government-Backed
83+ Countries
4.8/5 Rating
Global KYC-ready

A government-issued ID accepted for verification on many platforms worldwide.

Own your data

Zero-knowledge LDID keeps your identity encrypted; only you decrypt.

Global perks

Extended tourist stay & 0% Palau tax on non-Palau income.

What is Palau Residency?

The Palau Digital Residency program was established under the Digital Residency Act 2021, making it the world's first government-backed blockchain identity program. We recommend RNS.ID – the official technology partner of the Republic of Palau. They've issued thousands of digital IDs with a 4.8/5 rating, trusted by Tim Draper, Vitalik Buterin, and residents from 83+ countries.

When you apply through our link, you receive both a physical government-issued ID card and an on-chain NFT identity (LDID) – the same service used by blockchain pioneers worldwide.

Use Cases
Crypto KYC

Apply for verification on exchanges and fintechs that accept government-issued IDs.

Privacy Login

Zero-knowledge proof authentication without revealing personal data to third parties.

Travel & Rentals

Physical ID accepted as standard identification for travel bookings and rental services.

Tax Planning

Establish tax residence in a 0% income tax jurisdiction for qualifying income sources.

How It Works
1

Apply

Upload current passport + selfie, pay fee

2

Mint your LDID NFT

Receive your blockchain-based identity token

3

Receive physical ID

Physical ID card arrives by mail (typically 2-3 weeks)

Trusted by Leaders Who Chose RNS.ID

Leading blockchain pioneers and investors have joined the world's first sovereign-backed digital identity program through RNS.ID

Tim Draper

Tim Draper

Founding Digital Resident & Venture Capitalist

Participated in the historic Inauguration Ceremony with President Surangel Whipps Jr. on February 1st, 2022, becoming one of the first digital residents of Palau.

Vitalik Buterin

Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Co-founder

Publicly minted Voyager Pass NFT #1430 using his vitalik.eth wallet, demonstrating his conviction in individual sovereignty and blockchain-based identity solutions.

Join residents from 83+ countries in the world's first Web3 legal identity protocol backed by sovereign authority.

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Provided by RNS.ID
Government-Backed
4.8/5 Rating
Thousands of Residents