Passports
Passport
valid for at least 120 days beyond the date of entry required by all except
nationals of the Marshall Islands, Palau and the USA with acceptable
documentation (birth certificate or entry permit issued by Micronesia), if no
passport is available.
Visas
1. Not
required for visits of up to 30 days. For longer stays and for all visits other
than tourist visits, an entry permit is required, and should be obtained prior
to travel or arrival. Nationals of the passport-exempt countries may stay for
one year without an entry permit, if visiting as tourists.
Types
of visa and cost
Entry
Permit: cost on application.
Validity
Normally
up to an additional 30 days. May be extended to 60 days, although nationals of
passport-exempt countries may apply for an extension of one year's duration.
Application
to
Chief of
Immigration, Department of Justice, FSM Government Office, PO Box PS 105,
Palikir, Pohnpei FSM 96941 (tel: 320 5844 or 2605).
Note
All
visitors require proof of adequate funds and return or onward tickets.
Working
days required
Must
apply by post; applications are dealt with on receipt.
Temporary
residence
Apply to
Division of Immigration (see address above).
Note
Foreign-owned
vessels or aircraft are required to have entry permits (visas) applied for and
in their possession prior to entering Micronesia or to apply for one
immediately on entry into Micronesia.
Travel
Advice
Most
visits to Micronesia are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global
risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against
civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
Typhoons
constitute a threat from June-December annually. These usually affect the low
lying atolls. However be aware that the FSM are prone to floods during this
period.
This
advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change
rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the
latest travel advice:
British
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel:
(0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk
US
Department of State
Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel
HM
Ambassador to Micronesia resides at Suva
British
High Commission
Victoria
House
47
Gladstone Road
PO Box 1355
Suva
Fiji
Telephone:
(679) 3229100 (switchboard)
Facsimile:
(679) 322 9132
Email:
consularsuva@fco.gov.uk Consular Section
visasuva@fco.gov.uk
Visa Section
passportsuva@fco.gov.uk
Passport Section
projectssuva@fco.gov.uk
Projects Section
educationsuva@fco.gov.uk
Education Section
managementsuva@fco.gov.uk
Management Section
tradeinvestmentsuva@fco.gov.uk
Trade & Investment Section
pbcc@fco.gov.uk
Pacific British Chamber of Commerce
publicdiplomacysuva@fco.gov.uk
Public Diplomacy Section
Office
Hours: GMT:
Sun-Wed:
2000-1240 / 0100-0400
Thurs:
2015-0100
Local
Time:
Mon-Thurs:
0800-1240 / 1300-1600
Fri:
0815-1300
Website:
http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/fiji
