What the Micronesia visa rules mean for United Kingdom travellers
United Kingdom citizens can enter Micronesia without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. You only need a valid United Kingdom 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. United Kingdom citizens are treated the same way as Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria and Azerbaijan. Overall the United Kingdom passport ranks #29 in the world with 118 visa-free destinations.
More travel options
Planning a longer trip in Oceania? With a United Kingdom passport you can also visit 6 countries in the region without a visa, including Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Samoa.
In the other direction, Micronesia citizens need eta to visit United Kingdom.