Destination information
Federated States of Micronesia
Independent sovereign country in free association with the United States
Competent authority: FSM Division of Immigration · Last reviewed 26 July 2026
This destination page is awaiting official verification. Requirements must be confirmed with FSM Division of Immigration before you act on anything shown here.
Service routes
Tourist or visitor route
Official Verification PendingShort visits to Federated States of Micronesia for tourism, family or eligible business purposes are governed by rules published by FSM Division of Immigration. Visitor status does not provide a general right to work, and entry remains subject to border authorities.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Study route
Official Verification PendingStudy in Federated States of Micronesia normally requires an offer of place from a recognised institution and the student visa or permission that Federated States of Micronesia prescribes. Financial, academic, English-language and health-insurance requirements may apply, and study does not automatically guarantee post-study work or residence.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Employment authorization
Official Verification PendingEmployment in Federated States of Micronesia normally requires a genuine, verifiable employer and the work authorization published by FSM Division of Immigration. A job offer does not guarantee a visa, and visitor status is not work authorization.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Skilled migration
Official Verification PendingSkilled routes, where Federated States of Micronesia operates them, may involve occupation lists, skills assessment, English-language testing, age, experience, points, nomination or an invitation. Meeting minimum criteria does not guarantee an invitation or approval.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Family route
Official Verification PendingFamily, partner or dependant routes for Federated States of Micronesia depend on the qualifying relationship, sponsorship, and the relationship, health and character evidence FSM Division of Immigration accepts.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Business or investor route
Official Verification PendingBusiness, trade or investor categories, where currently open in Federated States of Micronesia, require independent verification and, in most cases, qualified legal, accounting or tax advice.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Temporary residence
Official Verification PendingTemporary residence categories in Federated States of Micronesia, where they exist, are defined by that destination's law and depend on your purpose, sponsor and supporting documents.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Permanent residence
Official Verification PendingPermanent or long-term residence in Federated States of Micronesia, where officially available, is subject to statutory criteria and case-by-case assessment. Nothing on this page indicates that you are eligible.
We will not present this route as available until the current official position has been verified.
Limitations and compliance
- Entry to Federated States of Micronesia is decided by its border and immigration authorities at the time of travel.
- A visa issued by Australia or New Zealand does not automatically authorize entry, study, employment or residence in Federated States of Micronesia.
- Tourist or visitor status does not normally provide a general right to work.
- Friendship Immigration does not advertise, sell or guarantee jobs, admissions, nominations, invitations, processing times or approvals.
- Official fees are payable to the relevant government, and third-party charges such as medical, police-certificate, translation, courier and biometric fees are separate.
- Fees, processing times and program requirements change; confirm them on the official sources listed on this page before acting.
Friendship Immigration may decline a matter where an employer, institution, document, qualification, source of funds or proposed activity cannot be satisfactorily verified.
Friendship Immigration does not guarantee visa approval, work authorization, employer sponsorship, job placement, educational admission, skills assessment, nomination, invitation to apply, residence, citizenship, processing times or entry at the border. Only the competent government authority can decide an application.
Payment covers only the services stated in the written agreement. It does not purchase or guarantee a visa, employer sponsorship, job, admission, nomination, invitation or residence outcome.