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Federated States of Micronesia
- Visa: Not Required
- Vaccination: None Required
- Capital
- Palikir (Pohnpei) (PNI)
- Dialing Code
- +691
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT + 10
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- Year-Round
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
Travel Tips
- You may need permission before entering islands
- Micronesian languages, including Chuukese, Kosrean, Pohnpian and Yapese, are widely spoken
- Mains water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, outside of the main towns water may be contaminated
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 31
May: 10 - 11
October: 23 - 24
November: 3, 11, 23, 26
December: 25
Visa Requirements
South African citizens do not require a visa for Micronesia for a tourist visa for a stay of up to 30 days
Should you be travelling for more than 30 days, or for other purposes, you must apply for an entry permit:
Chief, Division of Immigration & Labor
Department of Justice FSM National Government
PO Box PS-157 Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941
Telephone: +691-320-5844 or 2606
E-mail: passport@gov.fm
For additional information on regulations: visit-micronesia.fm/regulations
Entry Requirements
- Valid passport (valid for 120 days beyond entry date)
- Return / onward travel plans
- Departure tax is payable when leaving Micronesia
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Canberra, Australia