IziVisas
🇫🇲Micronesia
Oceania· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Palikir
Population
115,536
Currency
United States dollar (USD $)
Languages
anglais, pohnpeien, chuukese, kosraean, yapese
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+691
Timezone
Pacific/Pohnpei
Area
701 km²
Government
Federal republic
National day
November 3, Independence Day
Internet domain
.fm
About
The Federated States of Micronesia is an archipelago of 607 islands in Oceania, comprising four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Capital is Palikir on Pohnpei, independent since 1986 in free association with the United States. The economy relies on U.S. aid, fishing, and agriculture.
Safety
Risk level :Overall risk level low to moderate, main risk related to natural disasters.
Risk areas
All islands - Typhoons and earthquakes
Crime(Low)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Stay vigilant at night
Terrorism(Low)
- Negligible risk, no active threat
Transport
- Use reliable transportation, check weather for flights
Natural risks(High: typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis)
- Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan
Health(Limited system, evacuations to Guam or Hawaii for severe cases)
- Hepatitis A/B vaccines, typhoid, dengue; repatriation insurance
Practical tips
- Register with the Atout France Consulate
- Prepare insect repellent
- Drink only bottled water
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city centernon disponible
1-bedroom apartment in city centernon disponible
1-bedroom apartment in suburbnon disponible
3-bedroom apartment in city centernon disponible
3-bedroom apartment in suburbnon disponible
Food
Inexpensive restaurant mealnon disponible
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurantnon disponible
McDonald's menunon disponible
Local beer (0.5L)non disponible
Cappuccinonon disponible
Water (1.5L)non disponible
Bread (500g)non disponible
Milk (1L)non disponible
Eggs (12)non disponible
Chicken (1kg)non disponible
Apples (1kg)non disponible
Bananas (1kg)non disponible
Transport
Public transport ticketnon disponible
Monthly transport subscriptionnon disponible
Taxi ride (start)non disponible
Taxi (1km)non disponible
Gasoline (1L)2.17
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)non disponible
Tennis court (1h weekend)non disponible
Cinema6.6
Theaternon disponible
Health
General practitioner consultationnon disponible
Dentist consultationnon disponible
Antibiotic medicationsnon disponible
Cold medications (6 days)non disponible
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)non disponible
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)non disponible
Public services for 85m² apartmentnon disponible
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)non disponible
Nike sports shoesnon disponible
International primary school (monthly)non disponible
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage120V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police991
Ambulance992
Fire department993
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
not customary (5-10% optional)