Federated States of Micronesia entry requirements for Australian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Smartraveller): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Smartraveller): No country-specific rule: general advice only
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Federated States of Micronesia travel advice, section “Travel” · page updated 22 July 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
Whether Australians need a visa for the Federated States of Micronesia and how long an Australian passport must be valid, as published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Australians need a visa for the Federated States of Micronesia?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The first official sentence does not match a wording we summarise.
Official text, “Visas and border measures”:
Each country or territory decides its own entry and exit rules, including health border screening measures. To find out what you need to enter a destination, ask their embassy, consulate or immigration office.
Entry and exit conditions can change. More details on entry requirements can be found on the official Federated States of Micronesia Tourism website.
You can get a visitor visa on arrival. It's valid for tourism, work or study for 30 days. You'll need to show an onward or return ticket.
You'll need an entry permit to visit for more than 30 days.
Rules affecting your visit can change at short notice. Entry and exit conditions can change. Contact the Division of Immigration in Pohnpei for details about visas and entry permits, currency, and customs rules.
Division of Immigration in Pohnpei
Phone: (+691) 320 5844, (+691) 320 2605 or (+691) 320 2606
Email: passport@gov.fm
Travel via the United States
If you’re travelling through the US, you must also meet US entry or transit requirements. This includes transit through Hawaii and Guam.
Contact your nearest US embassy or consulate for details on US entry or transit requirements.
More information:
- US travel advice (Smartraveller)
Border Measures
Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice.
Contact your travel provider for details and follow the Australian Embassy in the Federated States of Micronesia Australia in Micronesia for updates.
Check with your airline or tour operator to confirm you meet all entry requirements.
Departure
You must pay a cash departure fee in US dollars at domestic and international airports.
Carry cash with you. ATMs aren't available at most airports.
Each island has its own customs and immigration procedures.
More information:
Customs regulations
Travelling with children
If you're travelling with a child who isn't your own, you must carry a letter of travel permission from the child's legal guardian.
For you to travel legally, your letter must:
- be certified
- state that you're allowed to travel with the child
Arriving by sea
All vessels must have an entry permit.
If you're on a private vessel or yacht, you must contact the Division of Immigration at least 72 hours before you arrive.
Division of Immigration
Phone: (+691) 320 5844, (+691) 320 2605 or (+691) 320 2606
Email: passport@gov.fm
More information:
- Marine Division
- Pohnpei Port Authority
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Federated States of Micronesia travel advice, section “Visas and border measures” · page updated 22 July 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
How long must my Australian passport be valid for the Federated States of Micronesia?
In its “Travel” section, Smartraveller gives no passport validity period specific to the Federated States of Micronesia.
The official “Passport” text below is Smartraveller's general advice, the same on every destination page. Check the rule with the embassy of the country and with your airline before you travel.
Official text, “Passport”:
Validity
Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months before entering or departing. This includes for transit.
If your passport expires too soon, you might not be able to travel.
The Australian Government doesn’t make these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you go. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to get a new passport.
The same section also has Smartraveller's general notes (“Lost or stolen passport”, “Passport with 'X' gender identifier”), the same on every destination page: read them on the official page.
Official source: Smartraveller (Australian Government) – Federated States of Micronesia travel advice, section “Passport” · page updated 22 July 2026, still current at 17 October 2026 (Australian time) · checked on 17 October 2026 · Content from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Smartraveller website - www.smartraveller.gov.au, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (copyright notice). Changes: we quote excerpts unchanged and leave out some general notes; the short summaries are ours.
For Australian passport holders. These rules are published by Smartraveller, the Australian Government's travel advice service (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), for Australian citizens. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not an Australian Government site and is not endorsed by DFAT. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for the Federated States of Micronesia (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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