Irish passport holders can visit Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days. This policy is in effect for 2026. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your arrival date and you have a return or onward ticket.
Entry requirements
Requirement
Details
Status
Valid passport
Must cover your entire stay in Micronesia
Your Irish passport needs to be valid for the full duration of your stay in the Federated States of Micronesia. No minimum validity beyond departure is required, but airlines may enforce their own rules — check with your carrier before flying.
Required
Return or onward ticket
Immigration may ask for proof of departure
Have a printed or digital copy of your onward or return ticket ready. Officers at Pohnpei and Chuuk airports check this regularly, especially if you arrive without a clear itinerary.
Recommended
Proof of accommodation
Hotel booking or host invitation
Carry a hotel confirmation or a letter from your host in Micronesia. Immigration rarely asks, but having it ready avoids delays if they do.
Recommended
Proof of funds
Show you can support yourself during your stay
Have a bank statement or credit card ready. Officers may ask to see you have enough for your stay — around $100–$150 per day is a safe benchmark.
Recommended
Passport validity is strictly enforced
Immigration counts 6 months from your arrival date, not your departure. If your passport expires sooner, you'll be turned away. No exceptions.
No visa extensions available
The 30-day visa-free period cannot be extended. Plan your trip carefully and don't overstay — penalties apply.
What happens at the border
1
Arrival at airport
You'll land at Chuuk International Airport (TKK), Pohnpei (PNI), or Kosrae (KSA). Follow signs to the immigration hall.
2
Present documents
Hand over your passport, completed arrival card (given on the plane), and return ticket if asked. The officer will check your passport validity and stamp you in.
3
Receive entry stamp
You'll get a stamp allowing up to 30 days. Check the date written — it's your legal stay limit. Keep the stamp visible in your passport.
Enter your arrival date and we'll tell you exactly when you need to leave.
Staying longer & fees
Visa options if you want to stay beyond the free limit:
Tourist visa (single entry)
Max stay30 days, not extendable
Validity3 months from issue
CostFree (not required for Irish passport holders)
Visa-free entry already covers 30 days; no paid alternative for longer stay.
Business visa
Max stay30 days, not extendable
Validity3 months from issue
CostFree (not required for Irish passport holders)
Business activities are permitted under visa-free entry; no separate visa needed.
Other fees
Service
Cost
Stay extensionVisa-free stay is not extendable; must leave and re-enter if needed.
Not available
Overstay fineOverstay penalties are not publicly specified; avoid overstaying.
Unknown
Common reasons for entry denial
No return ticket30%
Insufficient funds25%
Suspicious travel pattern20%
Approval probability calculator
Answer 6 quick questions — we'll estimate how likely you are to be approved for entry based on typical immigration patterns.
Transiting through Micronesia
No transit visa needed
Irish passport holders transiting through Micronesia do not need a transit visa for airside connections, provided they have a confirmed onward ticket and do not leave the airport.
Airside transitAllowed
Transit hubsChuuk International Airport (TKK) · Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) · Yap International Airport (YAP)
Health & vaccines for Micronesia
Required for entry
Yellow FeverRequired if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
No, the visa-free stay is not extendable. You must leave before the 30 days are up. Overstaying can result in fines or a ban.
If you're transiting and staying airside (not passing through immigration), you don't need a visa. But if you leave the airport, you'll need to meet the same visa-free entry requirements.
You will be denied entry. The rule is strict — count from your arrival date. Renew your passport before traveling.
No, there is no arrival fee for visa-free visitors. You just need a valid passport and onward ticket.
Yes, but the same visa-free rules apply. You'll clear immigration at the port of entry. Have your passport and onward ticket ready.
Contact the Irish Embassy in Canberra, Australia (covers Micronesia). They can issue an emergency travel document. You'll also need a police report from local authorities.
No mandatory vaccines for Irish citizens. But check routine vaccines are up to date. Mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue are present — bring repellent.
Entry requirements change. This page was verified on May 18, 2026. Always check the official embassy or government source before booking. Report an error — we update within 24 hours.