Visa Requirements for Micronesian Citizens

Visa requirements for Micronesian citizens are the current entry requirements applicable to Micronesian citizens who wish to travel internationally. Visa requirements state whether or not Micronesian passport holders need a visa to cross the border with another country and list all additional supporting documents required.

The entry rules may change over time and differ depending on the selected country. However, there are four main categories of entry requirements for Micronesian citizens traveling abroad. Citizens of Micronesia can travel using electronic visas, traditional Embassy ones, visas obtainable on arrival, as well as visa-free.

Currently, 25 countries offer an eVisa option for Micronesian citizens to travel with, making it possible for Micronesian travelers to get their visas online. This helps to avoid troublesome Embassy visits and complicated visa handling processes.

34 countries make it possible for Micronesian passport holders to get their visas on arrival, which is often connected with waiting in long lines but is much easier than handling a traditional visa.

77 countries require citizens of Micronesia to present a valid Embassy upon their arrival. Traditional visas are the most difficult to obtain since the whole process requires travelers to submit numerous supporting documents and may take weeks to complete.

Lastly, 62 destinations grant Micronesian citizens visa-free entry, which helps them travel in the most effortless way possible.

Further information on each type of entry, specific visa types’ requirements, and lists of countries are available below.

Electronic visa

eVisas are electronic visas obtainable entirely online after following a quick and intuitive online application process. Issued electronic visas serve for short-term stays that relate to leisure, business, or transit.

List of countries that offer eVisas for Micronesian citizens

25 countries offer an eVisa option for Micronesian passport holders, making it possible for travelers from Micronesia to get their visas online.

Following an eVisa application process is as simple as it gets. All travelers must do is fill out a quick form online, answering a few questions relating to one’s planned trip, and provide basic personal information. Next, using any online payment method, travelers can cover the eVisa issuing fee and wait for the approved document to be delivered via email!

Most eVisas are approved within 72 hours (three business days) and, once approved, serve as a travel authorization for a short-term stay. The length of the maximum stay differs in-between countries but is usually either 30, 60, or 90 days.

Micronesian citizens can use approved eVisas for any recreational, business, or transit-related reasons, such as going on vacation, visiting one’s family and friends, handling any professional-related duties abroad, going on a business trip, or simply taking a layover while reaching another final country.

Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival is a short-term visa that serves for all leisure, business, or transit-related reasons and can be obtained after arriving in the selected country. Travelers must complete the VoA application process upon arrival and wait for their application to get processed before actually entering the country.

List of countries that offer a Visa on Arrival option for Micronesian citizens

  • Armenia
  • Bangladesh
  • Benin
  • Bolivia
  • Cambodia
  • Cape Verde
  • Comoros
  • Egypt
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Laos
  • Madagascar
  • Malawi
  • The Maldives
  • Mauritania
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Nauru
  • Nepal
  • Nicaragua
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Rwanda
  • Senegal
  • The Solomon Islands
  • Somalia
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tanzania
  • Timor-Leste
  • Togo
  • Tonga
  • Tuvalu
  • Uganda
  • Zimbabwe

34 countries currently offer a Visa on Arrival option for Micronesian passport holders upon completing the application process at the nearest border control checkpoint.

Travelers who wish to travel to a VoA country from Micronesia must apply for their visa upon arrival by asking the border control officials for a VoA application form. Next, Micronesian citizens need to carefully fill out the obtained forms with their personal data, as well as the travel-related details.

Some countries may also require travelers to cover the Visa on Arrival issuing fee, which may need to be done in the local currency (in cash). Moreover, it’s worth noting that even though this visa type is handled after arrival, it does not mean that travelers applying for it do not need to be prepared.

Micronesian citizens may have to attach additional supporting documents to their applications to help validate the reason for their planned trip. The documents may include proof of having hotel bookings, sufficient funds for the trip, or a return ticket.

Approved VoAs allow their holders to stay abroad for leisure, business, and transit reasons. This means that with a Visa on Arrival it’s possible to go on vacation, explore foreign countries’ tourist attractions, visit one’s family and friends, attending a meeting, seminar, or conference abroad, go on a business trip, or simply take a stopover while reaching another country.

Embassy visa

An Embassy visa is a regular or traditional visa that can be obtained only upon visiting an official institution of the country one plans to travel to. Embassy visas can be issued for both short and long-term trips and for various reasons, even those relating to working, studying, or even joining a significant other living abroad.

List of countries that require Micronesian citizens to present a valid Embassy visa upon arrival

  • Afghanistan
  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Barbados
  • Bhutan
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Brunei
  • Burkina Faso
  • Burundi
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • The Central African Republic
  • Chad
  • Chile
  • China
  • The Republic of the Congo
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Cuba
  • El Salvador
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Eritrea
  • Eswatini
  • Gabon
  • Ghana
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Guinea
  • Guyana
  • Honduras
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Ivory Coast
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kuwait
  • Lebanon
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Malaysia
  • Mali
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Namibia
  • New Zealand
  • Niger
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • North Macedonia
  • Oman
  • Paraguay
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Serbia
  • Sierra Leone
  • South Africa
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • The United Arab Emirates
  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
  • Yemen

77 countries currently require an Embassy visa from Micronesian citizens upon arrival, which means that visiting any of the above-listed countries from Micronesia must be preceded with handling a traditional visa at an Embassy.

Preparing for the Embassy visa application process may take even a few weeks and serves as an essential part of applying. Countries that do require an Embassy visa usually make it necessary for travelers to attach numerous supporting documents that will validate one’s purpose of visit.

Next, all applicants must fill the application form and submit it at an Embassy, along with the complete paperwork prepared earlier. Some countries may require applicants to cover a visa issuing fee and undergo a visa interview.

Lastly, all travelers must wait for their application to be processed, which may take even a few weeks. Issued regular visa can serve for either short or long-term visit for various reasons of visit, even those relating to work, studying, or even joining a significant other living abroad.

Travelers may choose between different Embassy visa types offer by foreign countries. The appropriate visa type correlating to one’s purpose and length of visit should be selected prior to applying.

Visa-free countries

Currently, 62 destinations welcome Micronesian citizens visa-free, allowing travelers from this country to visit for a short-term stay without the need to apply for any type of visa beforehand.

List of visa-free countries for Micronesian citizens

  • Andorra
  • Austria
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Bulgaria
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • The Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • The Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gambia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Haiti
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Kiribati
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malta
  • The Marshall Islands
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • The Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Palau
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • The Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Vanuatu
  • Vatican City

Traveling visa-free from Micronesia to any of the above-listed destinations is more than simple! This type of travel is considered to be the most effortless. All that’s usually needed is a valid passport or ID.

However, some countries do require travelers to validate the reason for their trip in some type of way, e.g., by providing hotel booking reservations, proof of having sufficient funds for the planned stay, or simply providing proof of a return ticket.

Visa-free travel for Micronesian passport holders allows them to take on short-term stays relating to leisure, professional, or transit reasons. This includes going on vacation, exploring tourist destinations, visiting one’s friends and family, attending a business meeting, conference, seminar, or expo, handling any professional duties abroad (not working full-time), or simply taking a layover while transiting to another destination.

Bogdan T
2022-10-10

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