Micronesia:Visa Requirements

Visa-Free Entry Requirements

• For entry into the country for a short-term visit, it is not necessary to obtain a visa or written entry permit in advance. The initial permitted duration of stay is 30 days.
• The traveler must carry a valid passport upon entry into the country. The passport must be valid for at least 120 days after the end of the permitted duration of stay. The number of blank pages required in the passport is not precisely specified in the central official source. No general requirement has been published that the passport must be machine-readable or biometric. Detailed criteria for acceptance of damaged passports are also not precisely specified in the central official source.
• The traveler must present the completed Immigration and Departure Control Registration Form 5004 for the arrival date at entry. It is foreseen that the form will be provided to the traveler by the carrier before arrival. An electronic arrival permit or online pre-registration system is not confirmed.
• Entry may only be made through officially designated entry points. Travel by commercial aircraft between states within the Federated States of Micronesia may be considered international travel for immigration purposes, and the traveler may be required to resubmit their documents upon arrival in another state.
• The traveler must prove that they can leave the country at the end of the permitted visit period and travel to a subsequent destination where their travel documents will be accepted. This proof is normally provided by a valid commercial carrier ticket issued to a destination outside the country. The competent authority may also accept other evidence as sufficient.
• A traveler without a subsequent travel ticket may be granted entry at the discretion of the competent authority, subject to the condition that they purchase the ticket immediately. A person who cannot prove they can leave the country may be refused entry.
• The traveler must have sufficient financial means during the visit. How financial sufficiency is to be proven by bank statement, cash, credit card, or other method is not precisely specified in the central official source. The number of months the bank statement must cover and the minimum amount required are also not precisely specified in the central official source.
• Hotel reservation or other accommodation proof has not been published as a general requirement for all short-term visitors. Travel health insurance and the minimum coverage amount of the insurance are not precisely specified in the central official source.
• A traveler arriving from a place officially considered an infected area may be asked for a valid international vaccination certificate or local equivalent document for the relevant disease. This requirement is not a general vaccination requirement applicable to all travelers.
• A person wishing to extend the initial 30-day visit period must apply in person at the nearest immigration office and submit a written request explaining the reasons for the extension. Additionally, an extension of up to 60 days may be granted. Thus, the total stay in short-term visitor status can reach 90 days.
• No fee is charged for up to 90 days in short-term visitor status. The official processing time for an extension request is not precisely specified in the central official source.
• Visitor entry permits are required for visits exceeding 90 days. With a long-term visitor permit, the total stay can be up to one year. A person requiring an entry permit must apply before arriving in the country, pay the applicable fee, and carry the approved entry permit upon entry into the country.
• The entry permit application form must be completed in capital letters or on computer and signed by the applicant. The form requests: first and last name, home and mailing address, citizenship, date and place of birth, passport number, date and place of passport issuance, occupation, social security number if applicable, name and address of employer or sponsor in the country, marital status, and information on accompanying family members.
• The applicant must declare whether they have previously applied for an entry permit, and the purpose, result, permit number, and expiration date of the previous application. Additionally, the purpose of travel, places to be visited, planned duration of stay, expected date of entry, and carrier to be used must be reported.
• An applicant with a business or commercial activity purpose must explain in detail the activity to be carried out, the name and address of the company or organization they represent, the relevant products or services, and the information of the persons or businesses to be contacted. If short-term contracted work is to be performed, a copy of the employment contract must be submitted.
• In the entry permit application, a photocopy of the passport page showing personal information, date of issue, and date of expiration must be submitted. One passport-type photograph is required, and the applicant must sign the back of the photograph. The exact dimensions, background color, date of taking, and other technical specifications of the photograph are not precisely specified in the central official source.
• A police criminal record certificate obtained from the last place where the applicant has lived for at least six months must be attached to the application. The certificate must show that there is no conviction for a serious crime or a crime involving moral turpitude. The application form requires the police certificate to be obtained from the country of citizenship or residence within the last six months.
• A doctor-signed health report stating that the applicant's health condition is good must be attached to the application. The health certificate can also be obtained in the Federated States of Micronesia. Persons who have resided in the country for six months prior to the application are not required to submit a police certificate and health report.
• If applicable to the applicant's situation, a notarized affidavit of support or dependency must be submitted. The minimum amount required in the sponsor's bank account and the standard financial documents to be submitted are not precisely specified in the central official source.
• The names of accompanying family members, their relationship to the applicant, and dates and places of birth must be written on the form. For minors, a central checklist applicable to all applications regarding birth certificate, parental consent, or custody document has not been published.
• No universal requirement has been published that documents generally need to be translated, apostilled, or legalized. Notarization is required in cases where an affidavit of support or dependency is applicable.
• The published fee for a long-term visitor entry permit is 25 USD. Accepted payment methods are not precisely specified in the central official source. How many days before travel the application must be made and the official processing time are also not precisely specified in the central official source.
• Entry permits are renewable unless a different period is specified. The renewal application must be made at least 30 days before the expiry of the current permit and in any case before the permit expires. The applicant must apply in person at the nearest immigration office with their passport and current entry permit.
• General conditions regarding whether the entry permit is single-entry or multiple-entry are not precisely specified in the central official source. No requirement for fingerprinting, biometric data, or standard interview has been published. The immigration authority may request additional explanation or supporting documents depending on the purpose of travel and the type of permit requested.