Fees · Country Guide
Federated States of Micronesia
Four island states, one extraordinary Pacific: manta channels, WWII wrecks, living reefs and rainforest heritage
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Ordinary short tourist visit entry - No general visa or entry-permit fee for eligible stays of 30 days or less
- Airport departure tax: national tourism listing - USD $20 per departing airport, according to FSM tourism
- Typical payment pattern: The FSM does not have one uniform national marine-park admission ticket.
What people usually pay
The FSM does not have one uniform national marine-park admission ticket. Most standard short tourist visits do not require an entry permit, while airport departure taxes are collected by state. FSM's national tourism website lists USD $20 at each of the four main airports, but a Chuuk liveaboard lists USD $30 for Chuuk departure; verify the live amount with the airline or departure airport and carry USD cash. Chuuk wrecks require a state monument dive permit and certified guide; the current operator-listed permit is USD $50. Pohnpei's protected-area rules publish separate user fees and important closures. Kosrae and Yap can involve customary access and local conservation payments.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary short tourist visit entry | No general visa or entry-permit fee for eligible stays of 30 days or less Ordinary visits up to 30 days; nationality-specific exceptions apply | Most tourists | Not applicable for eligible visitors; contact FSM Division of Immigration & Labor for extensions | Bring passport, onward travel evidence and sufficient funds. U.S. Compact rights and longer-stay rules differ; fees for individual permits were not independently verified. |
| Airport departure tax: national tourism listing | USD $20 per departing airport, according to FSM tourism At each departure, as applicable | Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae airport departures | Collecting airport counter or airline as instructed | One Chuuk operator currently quotes USD $30 for Chuuk instead. Treat USD $20 as a published government listing, not guaranteed total; check the carrier or operator and carry extra small USD notes. |
| Chuuk Lagoon State Monument wreck-diving permit | USD $50 current operator-listed permit Confirm duration of permit with issuing licensed dive shop | Access to protected WWII ships and aircraft in Chuuk Lagoon | Manager of a duly licensed Chuuk dive shop, generally arranged by the operator | Chuuk's law index identifies an amendment increasing the older USD $30 fee to USD $50. The monument law requires a certified local guide and prohibits unauthorized interference with heritage. Ask whether this permit is included in a trip quote. |
| Pohnpei marine protected area scuba/snorkeling user permit | USD $5 per non-resident single visit in published regulations; reconfirm current fee One visit in historical published schedule; monthly and annual categories also listed | Regulated Pohnpei marine protected areas only, not every reef | Pohnpei marine conservation authority or authorized local agent via operator | The available state MPA regulations are older and may have been amended. They require permits, prohibit collection and anchoring, and close Kehpara to diving and snorkeling January-June. Request current permission and fee confirmation. |
| Customary land, reef or village access | Varies by community and operator; no uniform national price verified Per visit or locally authorized arrangement | Selected Yap reefs and villages, Kosrae sites, Pohnpei atolls and other community-managed places | Local host, customary owner, appointed guide or operator | A dive boat booking does not automatically authorize every reef, beach, historic site or island landing. Confirm who holds access authority and which fees, if any, are included. |
Fee
Ordinary short tourist visit entry
Ordinary visits up to 30 days; nationality-specific exceptions apply
- Amount
- No general visa or entry-permit fee for eligible stays of 30 days or less
- Applies to
- Most tourists
- Where to pay
- Not applicable for eligible visitors; contact FSM Division of Immigration & Labor for extensions
- Notes
Bring passport, onward travel evidence and sufficient funds. U.S. Compact rights and longer-stay rules differ; fees for individual permits were not independently verified.
Airport departure tax: national tourism listing
At each departure, as applicable
- Amount
- USD $20 per departing airport, according to FSM tourism
- Applies to
- Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae airport departures
- Where to pay
- Collecting airport counter or airline as instructed
- Notes
One Chuuk operator currently quotes USD $30 for Chuuk instead. Treat USD $20 as a published government listing, not guaranteed total; check the carrier or operator and carry extra small USD notes.
Chuuk Lagoon State Monument wreck-diving permit
Confirm duration of permit with issuing licensed dive shop
- Amount
- USD $50 current operator-listed permit
- Applies to
- Access to protected WWII ships and aircraft in Chuuk Lagoon
- Where to pay
- Manager of a duly licensed Chuuk dive shop, generally arranged by the operator
- Notes
Chuuk's law index identifies an amendment increasing the older USD $30 fee to USD $50. The monument law requires a certified local guide and prohibits unauthorized interference with heritage. Ask whether this permit is included in a trip quote.
Pohnpei marine protected area scuba/snorkeling user permit
One visit in historical published schedule; monthly and annual categories also listed
- Amount
- USD $5 per non-resident single visit in published regulations; reconfirm current fee
- Applies to
- Regulated Pohnpei marine protected areas only, not every reef
- Where to pay
- Pohnpei marine conservation authority or authorized local agent via operator
- Notes
The available state MPA regulations are older and may have been amended. They require permits, prohibit collection and anchoring, and close Kehpara to diving and snorkeling January-June. Request current permission and fee confirmation.
Customary land, reef or village access
Per visit or locally authorized arrangement
- Amount
- Varies by community and operator; no uniform national price verified
- Applies to
- Selected Yap reefs and villages, Kosrae sites, Pohnpei atolls and other community-managed places
- Where to pay
- Local host, customary owner, appointed guide or operator
- Notes
A dive boat booking does not automatically authorize every reef, beach, historic site or island landing. Confirm who holds access authority and which fees, if any, are included.