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Exercise increased caution in Micronesia due to COVID-19 and Embassy Kolonia’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travel Health Notice for Malta due to COVID-19.
Micronesia continues to have transportation options, with limited flights into the country (including airport operations and re-opening of borders) and business operations (including day cares and schools). However, no passengers are able to disembark in the country. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Micronesia.
Read the country information page.
If you decide to travel to the FSM:
Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.
Six months
No requirement
Not required
A valid international certificate of vaccination is required for travelers coming from a region infected with small pox, yellow fever, or cholera. Current measles vaccine is recommended due to an outbreak in the area the last quarter of 2019.
You must declare amounts equivalent to $10,000 or above.
None
U.S. Embassy Kolonia
1286 U.S. Embassy Place, Pohnpei (near the movie theater)
Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia
Telephone: +(691) 320-2187
Emergency after-hours telephone: +(691) 920-2369
Fax: +(691) 320-2186
Email: KoloniaACS@state.gov
See the Department of State’s Fact Sheet on The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) for information on U.S. – FSM relations.
Visit the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) website for the most current information.
You will need a U.S. passport valid for at least 180 days from the time of entry, a completed FSM Immigration Arrival and Departure Record, and a completed FSM Customs Form in order to enter the FSM. Your air carrier will distribute the FSM Immigration Arrival and Departure Record and Customs Form before you arrive in the FSM. U.S. citizens may enter the FSM to live, work, or study indefinitely without visas or non-citizen registration requirements per the Compact of Free Association between the Unites States and the FSM. There is no limit to the length of time U.S. citizens can remain in the FSM.
The Federated States of Micronesia imposes departure taxes. which you must pay when you leave each island. For current departure fees visit Micronesia’s Customs Regulations webpage. Please make sure you have cash available, as credit cards are not accepted, and ATM machines are not available at any of the airports. There is no departure fee for U.S. officials traveling on official or diplomatic passports.
Travel on commercial aircraft between states of the FSM is considered to be international travel, and persons who are not citizens of the FSM are required to comply with passport requirements upon arrival in any state of the FSM from a commercial aircraft regardless of the point of boarding.
FSM Travel Letters: U.S. citizens with FSM family ties who reside in the continental United States, Hawaii or its Pacific Island territories Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), should avoid traveling to Chuuk or Yap States with travel letters issued by the FSM Embassy or Consulate. U.S. citizens who enter the FSM with a travel letter will not be able to exit the FSM without a valid U.S. passport which can only be obtained on Pohnpei. Travelers, including small children, have been stranded in Chuuk or Yap for days and weeks waiting to receive their passport, because the only U.S. Consulate is on Pohnpei..
HIV/AIDS Restrictions: The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to the FSM.
Find information on dual nationality, prevention of international child abduction and customs regulations on our websites.
Crime:
To remain safe:
International Financial Scams: See the Department of State and the FBI pages for information.
Victims of Crime:
Report crimes to the local police by dialing 911 and contact the U.S. Embassy at 320-2187.
Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.
See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas.
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Tourism: The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, and safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not commonly occur. Hazardous areas/activities are not always identified with appropriate signage, and staff may not be trained or certified either by the host government or by recognized authorities in the field. In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is typically available only in/near major cities. Divers should check on hyperbaric chamber functionality with a reputable international dive organization before diving in FSM. First responders are generally unable to access areas outside of major cities and to provide urgent medical treatment. U.S. citizens are encouraged to purchase medical evacuation insurance
See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage.
Domestic Violence: U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence are encouraged to contact the Embassy for assistance.
For further information:
Criminal Penalties: You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be deported, arrested, or imprisoned. Individuals establishing a business or practicing a profession that requires additional permits or licensing should seek information from the competent local authorities, prior to practicing or operating a business.
Arrest Notification: If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. See our webpage for further information.
Natural Disasters: FSM is subject to typhoons, flooding and mudslides. The Pacific cyclone season extends from November through March. For information about crisis preparedness, see our webpage on Crisis Abroad: Be Ready, the Department of Homeland Security, and the CDC pages.
Faith-Based Travelers: See the following webpages for details:
LGBTI Travelers: There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of LGBT events in the FSM; however, Micronesian society is still very conservative, and the LGBT community remains very discreet in general.
See our LGBTI Travel Information page and section 6 of our Human Rights report for further details.
Travelers Who Require Accessibility Assistance. Accessibility and accommodation, if available, are vastly different from what you find in the United States. Neither laws nor regulations mandate accessibility to public facilities, services, or accommodations for persons with mobility issues. There are few sidewalks and streetlights in the FSM. There is no public transportation. Taxis are run by independent operators who make no provision for people with mobility issues. The national Department of Health and Social Services is responsible for protecting the rights of persons with disabilities; however, they rarely take action to enforce these measures.
Students: See our Students Abroad page and FBI travel tips.
Women Travelers: See our travel tips for Women Travelers.
Only basic medical care is available, and only on the main islands of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Health care facilities in the FSM consist of state-run hospitals on each of the four major islands and a few scattered clinics. Medical evacuation assistance is available only by air. The assistance could take days to arrive and is expensive. There are no daily commercial flights on Chuuk, Yap or Kosrae. Because flights often sell out, finding last-minute seats is difficult.
For emergency services in the FSM, dial 911.
Ambulance services are:
We do not pay medical bills. Be aware that U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply overseas. Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance.
Medical Insurance: Make sure your health insurance plan provides coverage overseas. Most care providers overseas only accept cash payments. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for more information on type of insurance you should consider before you travel overseas.
Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging, along with your doctor’s prescription. The government does not provide a list of medications that cannot be brought into the FSM but travelers bringing medication should have a doctor’s note prescribing the medication.
Vaccinations: Be up-to-date on all vaccinations recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Further health information:
Air Quality: Visit AirNow Department of State for information on air quality at U.S. Embassies and Consulates.
The U.S. Embassy maintains a list of doctors and hospitals. We do not endorse or recommend any specific medical provider or clinic.
Health facilities in general:
Pharmaceuticals:
Water Quality
Adventure Travel
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The following diseases are prevalent:
Road Conditions and Safety:
Traffic Laws:
Public Transportation: There is no public transportation. Taxis are available in the FSM, but you should always be careful, because many taxi drivers are reckless, do not have government issued drivers licenses, and are known to take advantage of single women. Taxis are often shared; very few taxi drivers accept single fares.
See our Road Safety page for more information.
Aviation Safety Oversight: As there is no direct commercial air service to the United States by carriers registered in the FSM, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not assessed the government of the FSM’s Civil Aviation Authority for compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards. Further information may be found on the FAA’s safety assessment page.
Maritime Travel: Mariners planning travel to the FSM should also check for U.S. maritime advisories and alerts. Information may also be posted to the U.S. Coast Guard homeport website, and the NGA broadcast warnings. FSM requires all foreign pleasure vessels to check in with immigration and customs upon mooring in the FSM.
Make two copies of all of your travel documents in case of emergency, and leave one with a trusted friend or relative.
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