Embassy
Embassy of the United States in the Federated States of Micronesia
1286 U.S. Embassy Pl.
Micronesia visa requirements for American citizens
American citizens can visit, live and work in Micronesia without a visa.
Passport
USA
United States
Going to
FSM
Micronesia
Free to visit, live and work
US citizens can enter, live, work and do business without an entry permit.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for American citizens in Micronesia
- Under Part 8 of the Federated States of Micronesia Immigration Regulations, a U.S. citizen entering the FSM to visit or remain is not required to obtain an entry permit, but must complete Form 5004 upon arrival.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Micronesia.
Ways into Micronesia
Most visitors can stay 30 days without a visa.
Visa not required For your passportUS citizen entryUS citizens can enter, live, work and do business without an entry permit.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Bring a valid passport.
- Fill in arrival form 5004.
- Show your passport at the border.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Arrival form 5004
- The law describes 365-day visits separately from living in Micronesia; no single limit applies.
- Passport validity rules still apply.
Visa not required30-day visa-free stayVisitors of any nationality can visit without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Prepare your passport, travel proof and proof of funds.
- Fill in the arrival form.
- Show your papers at the border.
Documents required
- Passport
- Proof of enough money
- Return or onward ticket
- Arrival form
- The regulations require an international vaccination certificate or local equivalent when entering from an area listed as infected with smallpox, yellow fever or cholera. vaccine
- Sources differ: passport validity needs 120 days beyond entry or stay; check before travel.
- Vaccine proof is needed when arriving from certain areas with listed disease outbreaks.
Other routeVisitor stay extensionShort-term visitors can ask for up to 60 extra days.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Write why you need more time.
- Visit the nearest immigration office in person.
- Submit your request for approval.
Documents required
- Written reasons for more time
- Proof of onward travel
- Return ticket
- Approval is needed; this route allows up to 90 days total.
- Rules also list 365 days for 25 USD; sources differ, so check with immigration.
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- FSM Embassy in Washington, DC — Frequently Asked Questions
- FSM Embassy — Entry Permit Application
- FSM Entry Permit Application and document checklist
- FSM Immigration Regulations — Embassy-hosted copy
- FSM Immigration Regulations — Legal Information System copy
- FSM Code — Title 50, Immigration Act
- FSM Code — Foreign Investment Act
- FSM Supreme Court — Harden v. Continental Air Lines, passport requirements
- FSM Tourism — Entry Requirements and Immigration Contact
- Official Journal — EU–Micronesia short-stay visa-waiver agreement
- European External Action Service — EU and Micronesia Sign Visa Waiver Agreement
- FSM National Government — Directory linking the Department of Foreign Affairs
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United States
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyUSD $Same as home
- Time+22h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Micronesia trip
- Nan Madol, PohnpeiThis ruined city has 92 artificial islets linked by tidal canals. Its huge stone pillars and buildings were once part of a centre for royalty, politics and rituals.
- Lelu ruins, KosraeBuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries, Lelu was a centre of local royalty. Signs explain some of the ruins now covered by thick jungle.
- Balabat stone money bank, YapSee the large stone coins that Yap still uses for ceremonial gifts or payments. Look for traditional houses in the village.
- Bechiyal, YapThis village has Yap's oldest faluw, a traditional men's house.
About Micronesia
Micronesia is a federation of four island states spread across the western Pacific Ocean.
- Capital
- Palikir
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English
- Time zone
- 2 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +691
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Questions
Are there special rules for American citizens visiting Micronesia?
Do American citizens need to register with the police in Micronesia?
U.S. citizens entering the FSM have the right to reside, work and do business in the FSM without additional immigration-related documents or procedures, and are not required to register their presence in the FSM.
Do american citizens need a visa for Micronesia?
American citizens can visit, live and work in Micronesia without a visa.
Do micronesian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Micronesian citizens do not need a visa for the United States. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Micronesia?
Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados Belize, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Micronesia are easier for american citizens?
Kiribati, Palau, Marshall Islands, Fiji Vanuatu, and 3 more let american citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Micronesia?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Micronesia?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Micronesia?
English.
How strong is the United States passport?
It ranks #12 and reaches 150 destinations without applying ahead.
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