Micronesia
Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel
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In England, you must have a permitted reason to travel abroad and complete the declaration form.
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Summary
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to:
- the whole of Micronesia based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.
Travel to Micronesia is subject to entry restrictions
- Micronesia has put measures in place to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), including a ban on passengers arriving from overseas.
See Entry requirements for more information before you plan to travel.
Preparing for your return journey to the UK
If you’re returning to the UK from overseas, you will need to:
- provide your journey and contact details before you travel
If your return journey to the UK transits another country, you should check whether it is subject to a travel ban or any other additional requirements. If so, contact your travel provider.
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If you’re planning travel to Micronesia , find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Cyclone season is normally between November and April but cyclones can occur throughout the year. Severe weather may result in flooding, landslides, and disruption to essential services and infrastructure. See Natural disasters
Only a few British tourists visit the Federated States of Micronesia every year. Most visits are trouble-free. See Crime
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Micronesia, attacks can not be ruled out. See Terrorism
The Islands of Micronesia are vulnerable to natural disasters including tropical cyclones, floods and severe droughts. See Natural disasters
There’s no British Embassy in Micronesia. Consular support is severely limited, however, the British High Commission Suva in Fiji can provide some consular support to British nationals.