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Passport validity requirements

To enter the Federated States of Micronesia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 120 days after the date you arrive.

You will need to clear immigration even for a domestic flight, so you will always need your passport when you fly in the FSM.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.

Visa requirements

A visa is not required for visits of 30 days or less. If you do not hold a valid entry permit you must complete “Customs, Immigration & Quarantine Form (CIQ Form)” on arrival. If you are visiting for a period exceeding 30 days you must apply for an entry permit. See Entry requirements and contact the Federated States of Micronesia Immigration Office.

Checks at border control

At the Federated States of Micronesia’s border control, you may need to show a return or onward ticket.

Airport tax

You must pay a departure tax of 20 US dollars when you leave the Federated States of Micronesia.

Vaccine requirements

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Micronesia guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Federated States of Micronesia. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Federated States of Micronesia. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Emergency services in the Federated States of Micronesia

Telephone: 911 (ambulance, fire, police)

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• getting help if you’re a victim of crime
• what to do if you’re in hospital
• if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack

Contacting FCDO

Help abroad  

See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency. 

Help in the UK  

You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.  

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)  

Find out about call charges

Get travel advice updates  

Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated.  

Follow FCDO: 

• travel advice on X

• travel advice on Facebook

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East

Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. 

Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel: 

• check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through
• check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator
• review your travel insurance policy for coverage
• monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: 

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

Get travel advice updates

Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. 

Follow FCDO:   

• travel advice on X

• travel advice on Facebook

• Travel Aware on Instagram

Laws and cultural differences

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

There are heavy penalties for drug offences. If convicted, you risk a fine and a long prison sentence.

LGBT+ travellers

Same-sex relationships are not widely accepted in the Federated States of Micronesia. Same-sex couples showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention.

Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.