Getting to Micronesia The country can be easily reached by air or by sea. Each of Micronesia’s four islands is home to a modern, well-equipped airport. Guam and Honolulu both serve as the main gateways to these four airports. The flight times range from 14 to 24 hours, and United Airlines is the most prominent airline servicing the country.
How to travel to Micronesia?
Airport/s: The Pohnpei International Airport is the main international airport for travel to Micronesia. Wi-Fi Availability: You can easily connect to free Wi-Fi hotspots in hotels, resorts, and cafes in Micronesia. However, most Wi-Fi connections are still slow.
Do you need a visa to go to Micronesia?
Citizens from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and other EU countries need only a valid passport and return ticket to travel to Micronesia, without a need for visa. For other citizens, you need to get in touch with your local embassy headquarters for details about visa requirements for travel to Micronesia.
Where is Micronesia in the world?
Micronesia is a subregion in the Pacific Ocean. It is made up of several islands in the western part of Pacific Ocean. There are two other island regions in the Oceania with which it shares the same cultural history with Polynesia and Melanesia. Before you travel to Micronesia, read this travel guide to learn basic resources and information.
What do I need to enter the Federated States of Micronesia?
Visit the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia website for the most current information. You will need a U.S. passport valid for at least 180 days from the time of entry, a completed FSM Immigration Arrival and Departure Record, and a completed FSM Customs Form in order to enter the FSM.
Food in Micronesia
Food and cuisine is an integral part of the Micronesian culture. This is due to the fact that food is served in several major festivities, rituals, and other ceremonial celebrations.
Travel to Micronesia: Top Tourist Destinations
Nan Madol – This ruined city is located next to the eastern shore of Pohnpei Island. The ruined city is constructed within a lagoon and is made up of several artificial small islands joined together by a series of canals. The site measures up to 1.5 kilometers long and is enclosed by stone walls.
How to get to Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia can be divided into four states: Chuuk (which was earlier known as Truk Lagoon), Kosrae, Pohnpei and the island of Yap. Pohnpei International Airport is the main airport for travel to Micronesia, it’s located on Pohnpei Island near the nation’s capital: Palikir.
Where to stay in Micronesia
Guam is an island in Micronesia that is also part of the United States, it’s a hybrid of American and Micronesian culture which makes it both pretty to visit and culturally accessible. It’s the biggest island in Micronesia and boasts an array of five-star hotels and luxury shopping malls.
Relive WWII underwater in Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon
Chuuk is located in the Caroline Islands, it’s renowned for its giant lagoon – a graveyard for more than 70 Japanese WWII relics. Here you can immerse yourself in history, scuba-diving amongst numerous ships, planes and submarines! Witness the peaceful legacy of a blood-soaked world war firsthand – it’s quite the humbling experience.
Dive into a lake full of jellyfish in Palau
Palau is a place of unprecedented natural beauty, but it’s most spectacular scenery resides below its waters. In an enclosed lake in the middle of some steep-sided rock mountains you can swim among a mass of gently pulsating golden jellyfish.
Count the coins on Yap Island
Yap Island is famous for the thousands of huge round stone ‘coins’ scattered around the islands. It’s also a cultural hub and does a fantastic job of celebrating indigenous art – some of which you can see at the Ethnic Art Village.
Explore the ruins on Lelu Island
This prehistoric archaeological site dates back to the 13 th -14 th century. The massive walled city was built for Kosraean royalty and includes burial mounds and dwelling compounds of the high chiefs. It’s surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and its isolated setting affords quite a spiritual experience.
Go scuba-diving, snorkelling and fishing
Micronesia is also a haven for adventure sports of the aquatic kind – imagine one holiday where you can go whale-watching, go swimming with manta rays, dolphins and turtles, go for epic fishing charters and more!
Flying to Federated States Of Micronesia
United ( www.united.com) flights link the major islands with Guam and Honolulu.
Flight times
United's Island Hopper service travels from Honolulu, stopping at Majuro (Marshall Islands), Kwajelein (Marshall Islands), Pohnpei (9 hours 30 minutes) and Chuuk (11 hours 20 minutes).
There are 6 ways to get from England to Micronesia by plane
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What companies run services between England and Micronesia?
Asiana Airlines, Air Seoul and 12 other airlines fly from London to Weno every 4 hours.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Micronesia
There is widespread community transmission globally. Some travel restrictions may still be in place within Micronesia. For the latest travel status, please check the official page for Micronesia.
What companies run services between Fiji and Micronesia?
Fiji Airways, United Airlines and Japan Airlines fly from Nausori to Colonia 3 times a week.
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Immigration Status of Citizens of the FSM, the RMI and Palau
These three countries are sometimes referred to collectively as the “Freely Associated States.” These citizens are nonimmigrants when admitted under the terms of those nations’ respective Compacts of Free Association with the United States. They are not citizens or nationals of the U.S.
Indefinite work authorization
Under the terms of their respective Compacts of Free Association with the United States, citizens of the FSM, the RMI, and Palau are eligible to work in the United States as nonimmigrants for an unlimited length of time.
Completing Section 1
When completing Section 1 of Form I-9, citizens of the FSM, RMI, and Palau should attest to being an “alien authorized to work.” They should also enter “N/A” in the Expiration Date of Employment field.
Completing Section 2
Citizens of the FSM and the RMI may present the following documents for Form I-9 purposes:
