Level 3: Reconsider Travel

On March 11, 2020, the Department of State allowed for the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. Government employees and all eligible family members due to stringent travel restrictions that affect commercial flights.

As of March 18, 2020, there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), but the country’s health system has limited capacity for handling an outbreak.  A recent reduction in commercial flights and difficulty in arranging medevac flights may make it difficult or impossible to seek medical evacuation.  Travelers should consider these factors and their health before traveling to the FSM and follow the Centers for Disease Control’s guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus if they decide to travel.

The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia has announced several precautionary measures including:

• Persons traveling to the FSM directly or indirectly, either by air or sea, from anywhere in the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, since January 6, 2020 are banned from entering the FSM.
• Persons traveling to the FSM from a country, jurisdiction, or area with a confirmed COVID-19 case are not allowed to enter the FSM unless they have stayed in a country state or territory without COVID-19 for a period of no less than 14 days.
• As of March 7, persons with travel originating from Guam may enter the FSM.
• FSM airport officials are checking the temperature of all arriving passengers.

Read the Safety and Security section on the country information page.

If you decide to travel to the FSM:

• Read CDC information on health conditions in the FSM
• Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
• Visit the FSM government website if appropriate for non-health conditions.
• Visit the websites for the Ministry of Health for the latest information from the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia on current public health concerns.
• Read the CDC’s latest recommendations for the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19.
• Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
• Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
• Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in the FSM.
• Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
• Seek medical care right away if you believe you may have COVID-19 (or similar symptoms) or were exposed to someone who may have COVID-19 in the last six weeks.
• Be aware of your personal safety and security at all times.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Reports for the FSM.
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Travel Advisory Level due to transportation restrictions.