Federated States of Micronesia visas
Federated States of Micronesia Visa Atlas coverage is intentionally lite and source-backed from the FSM National Government portal and the official FSM Legal Information System. The reviewed source packet supports legal-framework coverage for visitor entry permits, student permits, salesperson permits, alien worker permits, foreign investor permits, researcher permits, missionary permits, citizen-spouse and dependent entry, and citizenship naturalization. Applicants should confirm the current filing place, form, fee, supporting evidence, state-level business requirements and decision practice with FSM Immigration, the President or designee, the Department of Justice, the Division of Labor, or the competent FSM or state authority before travelling, working, investing, studying or relying on long-stay status.
9 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Regulators of immigration advice
- FSM Legal Information System (FSM Law) — Official legal information system for the Federated States of Micronesia Code, including immigration, labor, foreign investment and citizenship source material.
- FSM Code Title 50 - Immigration Act (Immigration Act) — Official legal basis for FSM entry permits, visitor, student, salesperson, alien worker, foreign investor, researcher, missionary, spouse, dependent, registration, fees and enforcement rules.
- FSM Code Title 51 - Labor (Labor) — Official labor law source for resident-worker preference, nonresident-worker hiring, nonresident employment agreements and worker identification certificate context.
- FSM Code Title 32 - Foreign Investment (Foreign Investment) — Official foreign investment law source for noncitizen business activity and Foreign Investment Permit requirements.
Visa routes (9)
Visitor Entry Permit
FSM visitor entry-permit route for lawful temporary visits, based on the Immigration Act.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Student Entry Permit
FSM student permit for enrollment in a school or educational program.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Salesperson's Entry Permit
FSM salesperson entry permit for noncitizens entering to sell, take orders, or provide goods or services without establishing habitation or a place of business.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Alien Worker's Entry Permit
FSM alien worker entry permit tied to authorized private or governmental employment and resident-worker protection rules.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Foreign Investor's Entry Permit
FSM foreign investor entry permit linked to a valid foreign investment permit under the Immigration Act and Foreign Investment Act.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Researcher's Entry Permit
FSM researcher entry permit for research considered in the best interest and well-being of FSM citizens.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Missionary's Entry Permit
FSM missionary permit for duly ordained, licensed and certified ministers or clergymen.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Citizen Spouse or Dependent Entry Permit
FSM family entry permit for a lawful spouse of a citizen and certain dependent children.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Citizenship Naturalization
FSM citizenship and naturalization route under the Citizenship and Naturalization Act.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 30 June 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Federated States of Micronesia have?+
We cover 9 Federated States of Micronesia visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, study, sponsored work, investor, general residence, family, and citizenship by descent. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Federated States of Micronesia visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 9 Federated States of Micronesia routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 5 are employer-sponsored.
Which Federated States of Micronesia visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Federated States of Micronesia routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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