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Micronesia Visa Requirements for Laos Citizens

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Laos passport holders do not need a visa to visit Micronesia for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, Title 50 (Immigration), Chapter 1: Immigration Act — FSM Legal Information System · checked 9 Oct 2026

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What the Micronesia visa rules mean for Laos travellers

Laos citizens can enter Micronesia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. You only need a valid Laos passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay. The 30-day limit usually counts calendar days from your arrival, so book your return flight inside that window.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Micronesia applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter the Federated States of Micronesia your passport must have an expiry date at least 120 days after the date you arrive. Canada's travel advice says a regular Canadian passport must be…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter the FSM. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or u…
  • Return or onward ticket: No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter the FSM. The UK government says that at the FSM's border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket, and Canada'…
  • Proof of funds: No FSM official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Micronesia entry rules compared

Micronesia lets 198 passports in without a visa. Laos citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Brunei. Overall the Laos passport ranks #170 in the world with 20 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Oceania? With a Laos passport you can also visit 2 countries in the region without a visa, including Tuvalu and Samoa.

In the other direction, Micronesia citizens need evisa to visit Laos.

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Passport validity

120 days

The UK government says that to enter the Federated States of Micronesia your passport must have an expiry date at least 120 days after the date you arrive. Canada's travel advice says a regular Canadian passport must be valid at least 120 days beyond the date you enter Micronesia.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Micronesia entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter the FSM. The UK Foreign Office advises checking before you travel that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK FCDO travel advice — Micronesia health✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states whether a return or onward ticket is required to enter the FSM. The UK government says that at the FSM's border control you may need to show a return or onward ticket, and Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show one.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Micronesia entry requirements✓ Checked 10 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

No FSM official source we could read states a funds requirement or amount. Canada's travel advice says customs officials may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.

Government of Canada — Micronesia travel advice✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

A non-citizen who wilfully and unlawfully remains after their entry authorization expires or is revoked can, on conviction, be imprisoned for up to two years, fined up to $10,000, or both; the Code does not name the currency. Instead or as well, they may be deported after a court hearing.

FSM Legal Information System — FSM Code Title 50, Chapter 1, §114 Penalties✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Micronesia?

Laos passport holders do not need a visa to visit Micronesia for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Laos citizens stay in Micronesia?

Up to 30 days without a visa, extendable by up to 60 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Micronesia?

The UK government says that to enter the Federated States of Micronesia your passport must have an expiry date at least 120 days after the date you arrive. Canada's travel advice says a regular Canadian passport must be valid at least 120 days beyond the date you enter Micronesia.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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