Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Prepare Customs, Immigration & Quarantine form and keep your travel documents to hand.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Customs, Immigration & Quarantine form
Non-citizens arriving without a valid entry permit must complete the form provided during the flight.
Open Customs, Immigration & Quarantine formDetails that can change your plans
Keep entry documents ready between islands
Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae have separate customs and immigration stations. Expect checks at each stop on a multi-island trip.
Official guidanceMicronesia at a glance
- Capital
- Palikir
- Currency
- USD
- Calling code
- +691
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from El Salvador need a visa for Micronesia?
Travelers visiting Micronesia for tourism with an ordinary passport from El Salvador do not need a visa for up to 30 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Micronesia?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 120 days after arrival.
Do I need to complete Customs, Immigration & Quarantine form?
Required only when the stated conditions apply. Non-citizens arriving without a valid entry permit must complete the form provided during the flight. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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