Micronesia: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Tourist visits of 30 days or less do not need an advance entry permit; longer stays need permission. Special arrangements apply to US, Palau and Marshall Islands citizens.
- Carry USD cash for departure fees and remote islands; most airports have no ATM.
Entrada y visados
Ordinary visits of 30 days or less do not require an advance entry permit. Carry a valid passport and onward travel; complete the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine form. Longer visits need an entry permit. Special arrangements apply to US, Palau and Marshall Islands citizens; do not infer a long-stay entitlement from the general tourist rule.
Validez del pasaporte: Tourism authority requires 120 days beyond entry; confirm with airline/immigration if another authority asks for more.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visit-micronesia.fm ↗, gov.uk ↗
Dinero
Se usa sobre todo efectivo. Las tarjetas se aceptan poco.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- Most hotels accept cards; ATM facilities are limited. Bring a cash reserve, especially for airports.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, smartraveller.gov.au ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Controlled substances and weapons are prohibited imports; plants and animals require prior approval.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: visit-micronesia.fm ↗, gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Respect local religious and community practices; customs differ between islands.
Ropa: Dress conservatively outside resort areas; Australian guidance advises women to cover their knees.
Etiqueta
- Ask permission before entering community or religious spaces.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, mfa.gov.sg ↗
Clima
Tropical storms and cyclones are possible, particularly June–December. Conditions and exposure vary between islands; follow warnings before sea travel.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
- febrero: Feb: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
- marzo: Mar: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
- abril: Apr: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
- mayo: May: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
- junio: Jun: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
- julio: Jul: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
- agosto: Aug: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
- septiembre: Sep: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
- octubre: Oct: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
- noviembre: Nov: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
- diciembre: Dec: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
Mejor temporada: Plan around island-specific weather and transport; keep flexibility during June–December.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: mfa.gov.sg ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Qué llevar
- Clothing suited to the local climate
- Personal medication and copies of travel documents
- A cash reserve kept separately from cards
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Depending on a single payment method
Práctico
Enchufes: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your accommodation.
Agua: Confirm the local drinking-water supply; carry safe water for outings.
Circulación: por la derecha
Seguro: Include medical evacuation; facilities are limited and evacuation can be expensive.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, gov.uk ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.