GoMicronesia Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

Chinese citizens can enter the Federated States of Micronesia (hereinafter referred to as the "Federated States of Micronesia") without a visa for a stay of 30 days, but must provide a return ticket or a ticket to the next destination. If you need to extend your stay after entering the country, you must go to the immigration office in advance to handle the extension procedures.

For stays exceeding 90 days or for government official activities, economic and trade, work, inspection, study, family visits, etc., one must apply for an entry permit from the immigration bureau in advance. If you change your identity and purpose after entering the country, you must obtain the corresponding approval in advance.

Chinese citizens (excluding diplomatic passport holders) are required to pay departure fees of $20, $30, $15, and $20 respectively at the airport when departing from the states of Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia by air.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Each adult passenger is allowed to bring a maximum of one cigarette (200) or one pound of tobacco (approximately 20 cigars), and 1500 milliliters (52 ounces) of alcohol into the country. Allow each passenger to bring toiletries and cosmetics worth up to $200 into the country duty-free.

It is not allowed to bring fresh plants such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, livestock, meat products, plant seeds, etc. into the country.

If carrying drugs containing addictive ingredients into the country, a doctor's certificate or prescription must be presented. Violators will be sentenced to imprisonment for more than 10 years.

Entrants from a certain infectious disease or epidemic area must provide corresponding vaccination certificates.

Residency and Naturalization

Foreigners who live in the Federated States of Micronesia for more than 90 days a year must register with the local immigration office every year.

In 2023, the Federated States of Micronesia passed a constitutional amendment allowing for dual citizenship. According to the amendment, all Federated States of Micronesia nationals under the age of 21 residing abroad will retain their Federated States of Micronesia citizenship. Those who have previously lost their Federated States of Micronesia citizenship due to not renouncing their citizenship of another country will automatically regain their Federated States of Micronesia citizenship.

The risk level of the Federated States of Micronesia is blue (low risk)

public security

The Federated States of Micronesia has a simple and friendly people, and good social security. In some areas, there may be theft, drunkenness and disturbance, and precautions should be taken to avoid going out at night as much as possible.

natural disaster

The Federated States of Micronesia has a tropical maritime climate, with occasional tides, hurricanes, El Ni ñ o effects, and occasional droughts. Rarely seen are destructive disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes.

Special Reminder: Please pay attention to local government announcements or travel tips issued by the Chinese Embassy in the Federated States of Micronesia.

FDA

Local water sources and self-produced fish, pork, fruits and vegetables sold in the market are generally pollution-free. Imported food mainly comes from the United States, and no food safety issues have been found, but attention should be paid to whether the food has exceeded its shelf life.

Special reminder: Food made in traditional local ways has poor hygiene and can sometimes cause diarrhea.

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air traffic

The four states of the Federated States of Micronesia have airports on each main island. Currently, three airlines, United Airlines, Papua New Guinea Airlines, and Nauru Airlines, operate regular international flights to various states in the Federated States of Micronesia. Caroline Island Airlines provides small aircraft charter services between islands within the Federated States of Micronesia.

If taking a United Airlines flight, Chinese citizens entering or leaving the Federated States of Micronesia must pass through Guam or Hawaii in the United States. There is currently no direct flight between China and the Federated States of Micronesia.

To travel to and from the airport, one must drive or take a taxi, and there is no public transportation available. Some local hotels offer shuttle services.

land transport

The Federated States of Micronesia has no railways. The main islands of each state have asphalt roads but no public transportation. There is car rental service, but the condition of the car is average, and the rent is about $50-80 per day.

The Federated States of Micronesia implements right-hand drive for vehicles, and both left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles can drive on the road. There are only two lanes up and down, with many sloping and curved roads. When driving or walking locally, it is important to pay attention to traffic safety.

Special reminder: Holders of a valid Chinese driver's license can legally drive locally within 30 days.

water communication

The waterway transportation between the islands of the Federated States of Micronesia mainly relies on government operated regular passenger ships, which usually operate once a month. The ticket price is calculated based on the length of the trip, ranging from tens to hundreds of dollars, and advance booking is required. There are private small boats traveling between adjacent islands.

Attention should be paid to weather changes and maritime safety when taking a boat.

Urban transportation

There is no public transportation within the cities of the islands in the Federated States of Micronesia. Travel mainly relies on self driving and taxis. Taxis are usually called by phone, and the short distance fare is about 1 to 2 dollars.

major city

The Federated States of Micronesia government and state governments located on the four main islands have become the country's main urban areas, gathering various levels of government agencies, major businesses, and population.

Pohnpei State - Palikir (capital of the Federated States of Micronesia, federal government office), Kolonia (capital of Pohnpei State).

Chuuk Oblast - Weno, the capital of Chuuk Oblast.

Yap - Colonia.

Kosrae Oblast - Tofol.

Commodity prices

Imported products such as apples, oranges, green vegetables, meat, eggs, milk, and daily necessities sold in the Federated States of Micronesia market are relatively expensive and rely on scheduled cargo ships for transportation, sometimes leading to difficulties in supply. Local products such as fish, bananas, sweet potatoes, cassava, taro, etc. are relatively cheap in price. No luxury high-end products. There are currently several small Chinese supermarkets operating in Pohnpei state.

The circulating currency of the Federated States of Micronesia is the US dollar and does not accept foreign currencies. Shopping is mainly done in cash, and larger hotels and supermarkets offer credit card transactions. There are several banks in the United States, including the Guam Bank Federated States Branch, the Federated States Development Bank, and the Federated States Bank. The level of electronic banking services is relatively low.

Special reminder: It is generally difficult to obtain large denomination banknotes when exchanging cash at a bank without prior agreement.

Insurance Medical

Medical conditions: Each state has state hospitals with outdated facilities, insufficient medical staff, shortage of drugs, and no ability to perform urgent, difficult, or serious surgeries. Medical treatment on the outer islands mainly relies on small clinics.

Medical insurance: In the Federated States of Micronesia, MICARE, a state-owned medical insurance company that only provides medical insurance for its citizens, does not serve foreigners. Foreign tourists who seek medical treatment locally must pay the full amount.

Common diseases: influenza, diarrhea, diabetes, hypertension, cataract, etc.

Main hospital: There is one public hospital on the main island of each state. There are also two or three private hospitals run by foreigners in Bonape.

Customs taboos

Religion: The majority of the population in the Federated States of Micronesia believes in Christianity and Catholicism. Sunday is Sunday.

Clothing: For festivals or formal occasions, men usually wear island clothes (short sleeved floral shirts), while women wear floral long dresses.

Customs: Apart from religious influences, various states still maintain local traditional leadership culture. Traditional leaders enjoy traditional special courtesies. Local people have special worship ceremonies for them. Foreigners should also give special courtesies and respect to these traditional leaders.

Funeral custom: Funerals are a widely valued folk social activity in the local area, regarded as the foremost event in all matters. Generally, family mourning gatherings are held for several consecutive days, and the cost of hospitality and gift giving is significant.

Taboo: Land is the most important private property of the Federated States of Micronesia. Access to private land owned by local residents should be granted in advance, and foreign tourists are advised to be accompanied by local guides, otherwise it may be considered an offense and infringement.

Special reminder: Kosrae state prohibits drinking alcohol or other cultural and recreational activities in public places on weekends, especially religious Sundays.

Communication power supply

1. Fixed telephone: Dialing to China from within the Federated States of Micronesia: 011+86+city area code+recipient phone number. For example, dialing Beijing phone number: 011+86+10+local number.

The dialing method from China to the Federated States of Micronesia is: 00+691+local number in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Country charges: $1.75 per minute for calls to China during peak hours and $0.9 per minute during off peak hours. Purchasing prepaid phone cards for dialing costs $1.5 and $0.75 respectively.

2. Mobile communication: Mobile phone numbers provided by some domestic telecom operators such as China Mobile can achieve partial roaming function in the secret, and local GSM SIM cards can also be purchased for a fee of $10.

3. Internet: All states have Internet services, but the coverage is not wide and the network speed is slow.

Some hotels and restaurants have wireless internet service, and you can ask for the WIFI password.

4. Power supply: 110V, 60Hz. American style sockets require conversion plugs for domestic electrical appliances.

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