Micronesia visa options for Ireland passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Micronesia

Rules are written for non-citizens of the FSM generally; note that US, Palau and Marshall Islands citizens get far longer stays (up to 1 year) under the Compact/treaty arrangements, EU and EFTA citizens get 90 days, and all other nationalities get 30 days extendable to 60.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Visa-free short stay (30 days, most nationals)

  30 days on entry, extendable up to 60 days total; no written entry permit needed for 30 days or less.

  Insurance

  Recommended. Not legally required, but the US State Department strongly advises travel and medical-evacuation insurance because care is basic, facilities require upfront cash payment, and air medevac is slow and very expensive.

  Good for

  Tourists and short-term visitors from most countries (other than US, Palau, Marshall Islands, and EU/EFTA states, which have longer terms).

  Requirement

  Passport valid at least 120 days beyond entry, completed Customs/Immigration/Quarantine (CIQ) arrival form, and proof of onward/return ticket and sufficient funds on request.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Visa-free short stay (90 days, EU/EFTA)

  90 days within any 180-day period.

  Insurance

  Required. Not mandatory, but medical-evacuation cover is strongly advised given very limited local healthcare and high evacuation costs.

  Good for

  Citizens of EU member states (except Ireland), Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, under a mutual visa-waiver agreement signed 20 Sept 2016.

  Requirement

  Passport valid at least 120 days beyond entry plus completed CIQ arrival form; onward/return ticket and proof of funds on request.

• Business

  Foreign Official Entry Permit

  Issued for the duration of the official activities, up to a maximum of 1 year.

  Insurance

  Recommended. No insurance requirement found in sources; medevac/travel cover advisable. Verify.

  Good for

  Officials, employees or contractors of a foreign government, or of a regional or international organization, entering the FSM for official purposes.

  Requirement

  Evidence of official status/assignment with the foreign government or international organization, plus a valid passport.

• Work

  Work Permit / Employment Entry Permit

  Tied to the employment contract; government-employment permits run for the contract duration. Short-term contractual employment is capped at 90 days from entry. (Verify exact term with FSM Immigration.)

  Insurance

  Recommended. No statutory health-insurance requirement identified; cover is strongly advised given the limited local healthcare system. Verify.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals taking up employment in the FSM with a local employer (private-sector permit also lets the holder apply for permits for immediate family).

  Requirement

  Employer-sponsored: the employer files the work permit package (including a labor-market test) with FSM labor/immigration authorities; once approved the worker applies for the Entry Permit (Worker). Non-citizen employees must register annually with the FSM Department of Immigration.

• Study

  Student Entry Permit

  Not specified in available sources; tied to the course of study. Verify with the institution and FSM Immigration.

  Insurance

  Recommended. No insurance requirement found; health cover advisable given limited local facilities. Verify.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals enrolling in education in the FSM.

  Requirement

  Acceptance/enrollment at an FSM educational institution and an entry permit application to FSM Immigration; valid passport. (Specific documents and fees not published in the sources found.)

• Residence

  Entry Permit (stays over 30 days / extended visitor)

  Capped at 90 days for non-Compact nationals (extension of the visa-free stay); US, Palau and Marshall Islands citizens may receive permits for the duration of the visit, not exceeding 1 year.

  Insurance

  Recommended. No insurance mandate found; private travel/health cover strongly advised due to limited medical infrastructure.

  Good for

  Visitors who wish to stay in the FSM longer than the visa-free 30 days but are not US/Palau/Marshall citizens.

  Requirement

  Entry permit application to FSM Immigration with a sponsor/host in the FSM and valid passport; an AIDS/HIV test may be required for stays over one year.

• Residence

  Foreign Investor Entry Permit

  Linked to the foreign investment permit and business activity (term not specified in sources; verify with the FSM Investment Board / Immigration).

  Insurance

  Recommended. No insurance mandate identified; private medical/evacuation cover strongly advised. Verify.

  Good for

  Non-citizens investing in or running a business in the FSM and named on a foreign investment permit.

  Requirement

  Compliance with the FSM Foreign Investment Act 1997 and state foreign-investment law: registration with the FSM Investment Board and a foreign investment permit; minimum paid-in capital around USD 50,000 for non-strategic ventures (varies by sector/state).

General guidance for foreign nationals; durations, fees and capital thresholds vary by nationality and FSM state and should be verified with FSM Immigration or an FSM embassy before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Ireland → Micronesia: frequently asked

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa to visit Micronesia?

Visa-free · up to 30 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Ireland passport holder live or work long-term in Micronesia?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Micronesia has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Micronesia?

Entry to Micronesia never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Micronesia visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.