Check your passport-specific visa exception
FSM citizens can travel to the United States to live, work and study without a visa under the Compact. Alien spouses and children do not share the privilege. The State Department says an FSM citizen deported after a felony conviction loses the right unless DHS grants a waiver. Carry a valid FSM passport and check the official conditions that apply to you.
Check whether your passport meets the exception
FSM citizens can travel to the United States to live, work and study without a visa under the Compact. Alien spouses and children do not share the privilege. The State Department says an FSM citizen deported after a felony conviction loses the right unless DHS grants a waiver. Carry a valid FSM passport and check the official conditions that apply to you.
If your passport does not qualify, confirm the visa route before travel
Check the destination’s current official visa instructions for your place of residence.
Check the stay and entry conditions
A visa or visa waiver does not guarantee admission. Follow the dates and conditions set by the destination’s immigration authority.
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.
Details that can change your plans
Compact eligibility depends on your citizenship history
The Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Palau have separate Compact travel rights, rather than ordinary tourist-visa waivers. Eligibility and exceptions differ by country; check the country-specific guidance below. Alien spouses and children do not automatically share a citizen's Compact privilege.
Official guidanceConfirm which FSM Compact conditions apply to you
FSM citizens can travel to the United States to live, work and study without a visa under the Compact. Alien spouses and children do not share the privilege. The State Department says an FSM citizen deported after a felony conviction loses the right unless DHS grants a waiver. Carry a valid FSM passport and check the official conditions that apply to you.
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Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Micronesia need a visa for the United States?
Confirm which FSM Compact conditions apply to you. FSM citizens can travel to the United States to live, work and study without a visa under the Compact. Alien spouses and children do not share the privilege. The State Department says an FSM citizen deported after a felony conviction loses the right unless DHS grants a waiver. Carry a valid FSM passport and check the official conditions that apply to you.
How long can I stay in United States?
Eligible FSM citizens may live, work and study in the United States without a visa under the Compact. USCIS says their current nonimmigrant stay has no fixed end. Admission is still decided at entry; an FSM citizen deported after a felony conviction needs a DHS waiver to regain the Compact right. Carry a valid FSM passport. Alien spouses and children do not share this privilege.
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.
Check U.S. visitor visa guidance
Visitor visa categories, application steps and links to the Visa Waiver Program.
Check residence rights
Eligible FSM citizens may live, work and study in the United States without a visa under the Compact. USCIS says their current nonimmigrant stay has no fixed end. Admission is still decided at entry; an FSM citizen deported after a felony conviction needs a DHS waiver to regain the Compact right. Carry a valid FSM passport. Alien spouses and children do not share this privilege.
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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