🇫🇲Micronesia Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Oceania· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Micronesia?
It depends on your passport. Out of 195 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 195 enter Micronesia visa-free.
Visa-free
195
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Data updated on · Official source
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (fsmembassy.fm), read on .
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Micronesia visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Micronesia applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Micronesia visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Micronesia publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | Portal |
Visas
Visas from this country
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Information
Capital
Palikir
Population
115,536
Currency
United States dollar (USD $)
Languages
English, Pohnpeian, 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.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
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
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Kolonia (Pohnpei) · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
not customary (5-10% optional)
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Photos
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
Partner links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Micronesia?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Micronesia across 195 nationalities: 195 visa-free. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →Is it dangerous to travel to Micronesia?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall risk level low to moderate, main risk related to natural disasters.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Micronesia?▾
The official currency is United States dollar (USD $). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Micronesia?▾
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir. The main spoken languages are: English, Pohnpeian, Chuukese, Kosraean, Yapese.
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