Micronesia Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	1	Yes
Australian	Yes	1	Yes
Canadian	Yes	1	Yes
USA	No	1	Yes
Other EU	Yes	1	Yes

Passport Note
All visitors require proof of adequate funds and return or onward tickets.

Foreign-owned vessels or aircraft are required to have entry permits (visas) applied for and in their possession prior to entering Micronesia or to apply for one immediately on entry into Micronesia.

Passports
Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond the date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except nationals of the USA with acceptable documentation (birth certificate or entry permit issued by Micronesia), if no passport is available.

Visas
1. Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for visits of up to 30 days. For longer stays and for all visits other than tourist visits, an entry permit is required, and should be obtained prior to travel or arrival. Nationals of the USA may stay for one year without an entry permit, if visiting as tourists.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Entry Permit: cost on application.

Validity
Normally up to an additional 30 days. May be extended to 60 days, although nationals of the USA may apply for an extension of one year’s duration.

Applications to:
Chief of Immigration, Department of Justice, FSM Government Office, PO Box PS 105, Palikir, Pohnpei FSM 96941 (tel: 320 5844 or 2605).

Working Days Required
Must apply by post; applications are dealt with on receipt.

Warning
Most visits to Micronesia are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Typhoons constitute a threat from June-December annually. These usually effect the low lying atolls. However be aware that the FSM are prone to floods during this period.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care
All the Federated States have good Government hospitals in the main cities. There are also dental services and private health clinics throughout the islands. Be aware that doctors and hospitals may ask for cash payment for health services. Scuba-divers are advised there are only three decompression chambers in the Federated States (Yap, Pohnpei and Chuuk). Their availability varies and there is very little experience in treating dive injuries. Travelers should note that yellow fever certificates and cholera vaccinations are required by anyone arriving from infected countries. Health insurance is highly recommended. Vaccination against typhoid and polio is advised and hepatitis A is present. Certain emergency cases are referred to Hawaii and Guam.


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