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Yes, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is transitioning to a digital entry declaration system as of late 2025. You should complete the online form 72 hours before your flight to Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap, or Kosrae to generate your QR code. While paper forms are still available as a backup on some flights, the digital lane is significantly faster at immigration. This new system replaces the old carbon-copy yellow cards that often caused delays upon arrival.

No, citizens of the EU and Schengen Area do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. You will receive a visitor permit on arrival, provided you have a passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date and a confirmed onward ticket. This applies to all four states: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae. Ensure your onward ticket is printed out, as immigration officers rarely accept digital screenshots on phones.

No, the official currency is the US Dollar (USD), and Euros are not accepted anywhere. Exchange your Euros for USD before leaving Europe or at a major transit hub like Guam or Tokyo. While larger hotels accept credit cards, the economy is heavily cash-based, especially for taxis, markets, and small restaurants. Bring plenty of small bills ($1, $5, $10) as change for $50 or $100 notes can be impossible to find on smaller islands like Kosrae or Yap.

Chuuk and Yap are socially conservative, and showing female thighs is considered culturally offensive. Women should wear skirts or shorts that cover the knees (basketball shorts are popular locally) while in public areas, villages, or markets. Swimwear is acceptable only on dive boats or private resort beaches. Walking around town in a bikini or short shorts will attract negative attention and is seen as disrespectful to local customs.

Buy a local SIM card from FSM Telecommunications Corporation (FSMTC) at their office in Kolonia or at the airport if the counter is open. Roaming with a European SIM is exorbitantly expensive (often €3-5 per MB). An FSMTC prepaid SIM costs about $10-15 USD and offers reasonable 4G data packages. Note that your SIM from Pohnpei will work in other states (Chuuk, Yap, Kosrae), but you may need to manually adjust settings.

No, do not drink the tap water anywhere in Micronesia, including the capital, Kolonia. Even locals boil rainwater or buy bottled water. Bottled water is widely available, but to reduce plastic waste on these fragile islands, bring a reusable bottle with a built-in filter (like LifeStraw or Grayl) or use the refill stations provided by many dive resorts. Ice in drinks at reputable hotels is generally safe, but avoid it in small roadside stalls.

No, rideshare apps like Uber or Grab do not exist in FSM. You must rely on taxis, which are inexpensive (often $1-2 USD per person for short trips) and operate on a shared-ride basis. Taxis do not have meters; prices are generally fixed between zones, but you should confirm the fare before getting in. Rental cars are available in Pohnpei and Chuuk but are pricey ($60-80 USD/day) and often in poor condition—check the spare tire before driving off.

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