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Micronesia: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • 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.

Inreis en visa

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.

Geldigheid paspoort: Tourism authority requires 120 days beyond entry; confirm with airline/immigration if another authority asks for more.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: visit-micronesia.fm ↗, gov.uk ↗

Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • Most hotels accept cards; ATM facilities are limited. Bring a cash reserve, especially for airports.

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Regels en verboden

Verboden

  • Controlled substances and weapons are prohibited imports; plants and animals require prior approval.

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Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Respect local religious and community practices; customs differ between islands.

Kleding: Dress conservatively outside resort areas; Australian guidance advises women to cover their knees.

Etiquette

  • Ask permission before entering community or religious spaces.

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Klimaat

Tropical storms and cyclones are possible, particularly June–December. Conditions and exposure vary between islands; follow warnings before sea travel.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
  • februari: Feb: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
  • maart: Mar: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
  • april: Apr: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
  • mei: May: storms remain possible; check local forecasts
  • juni: Jun: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
  • juli: Jul: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
  • augustus: Aug: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
  • september: Sep: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
  • oktober: Oct: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
  • november: Nov: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings
  • december: Dec: main typhoon-risk period; monitor warnings

Beste seizoen: Plan around island-specific weather and transport; keep flexibility during June–December.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: mfa.gov.sg ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗

Wat mee te nemen

  • Clothing suited to the local climate
  • Personal medication and copies of travel documents
  • A cash reserve kept separately from cards

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Depending on a single payment method

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your accommodation.

Water: Confirm the local drinking-water supply; carry safe water for outings.

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Verzekering: Include medical evacuation; facilities are limited and evacuation can be expensive.

Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: smartraveller.gov.au ↗, gov.uk ↗

Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.