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Micronesia

  • Palikir
  • Oceania
  • English

At a glance

Micronesia: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Palikir
Population
75,817
Area
702 km² · 271 sq mi
Languages
English
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Time zone
UTC+10:00, UTC+11:00
Calling code
+691
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.fm
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Oceania

Member of

  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Micronesia visa requirements

Micronesia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 195 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free195 passports

Visa on arrival1 passport

Visa required1 passport

Safety

Micronesia safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated May 10, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Micronesia: frequently asked questions

Micronesia visa: do I need one?
Micronesia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 195 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 1 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Micronesia: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Micronesia at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Micronesia: what currency is used?
Currency in Micronesia: US Dollar (USD).
Micronesia: what language do people speak?
Languages of Micronesia: English.
Micronesia: what is the capital?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.

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