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Short-term tourism and leisure visits by all nationalities. No visa or entry permit required for stays of 30 days or less.

• Valid passport, sufficient funds, and proof of onward travel required.
• No visa or permit needed for stays of 30 days or less.
• US citizens need only a valid passport.
• All nationalities are eligible.

Allows foreign nationals (excluding US, Palau, and Marshall Islands citizens) to extend their stay in FSM beyond the initial 30-day visa-free period, up to a maximum of 90 days total.

• Entry permit required for stays exceeding 30 days.
• Maximum permitted stay via entry permit is 90 days for general nationalities.
• Application form (FSM_Entry_Permit_Application.pdf) available from the FSM Embassy.
• No e-visa or online portal exists.
• Contact: Division of Immigration & Labor, FSM Department of Justice (passport@doj.gov.fm / +619-320-5844).

Allows US citizens and nationals of Palau and the Marshall Islands to stay in FSM for extended periods, with entry permits valid for the duration of the visit up to one year at a time.

• US citizens have an unlimited right to live, work, and study in FSM under the Compact of Free Association (Section 142(a)); entry permits are renewable with no statutory cap on total stay.
• Palau and Marshall Islands nationals are entitled to entry permits for up to one year (vs. 90-day cap for other nationalities).
• Confirmed by FSM Embassy entry permit application page.
• US passport must be valid for at least 180 days from date of entry per travel.state.gov guidance.

Allows citizens of EU member states (excluding Ireland) to visit FSM for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, under the bilateral EU-FSM visa waiver agreement.

• Covers holders of ordinary, diplomatic, service/official, and special passports issued by EU member states.
• Ireland and the UK are excluded and fall under the general 30-day visa-free regime.
• Does not apply to travel for paid activity.
• Agreement signed and entered provisional application 20 September 2016.
• Confirmed in effect as of 2026 per EEAS.
• Re-confirmed against EUR-Lex CELEX:22016A1025(01) on 2026-06-29.

Foreign nationals engaging in wholesale or retail sales, or taking orders, without establishing a local business presence in FSM.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(5): for a noncitizen engaging in wholesale/retail sales or taking orders without establishing a local business presence.
• Short business visits of 30 days or less need no permit under the general visitor regime.
• One-year max with renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee by executive order (sec. 112).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

General-purpose entry permit for any lawful purpose not covered by a more specific permit category, including performance of necessary services on a short-term contractual basis. Duration is set to reflect the time necessary to accomplish the stated purpose, rather than a fixed cap.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(2): 'A visitor's permit for any lawful purpose, including performance of necessary services on a short-term contractual basis, may be issued for a period of specified duration reflecting the time necessary to accomplish the purpose.' Distinct from the general tourist extension permit (sec. 103(1), capped at 90 days for general nationalities/365 days for US-Palau-RMI citizens), from the Alien Worker's Permit (sec. 103(6), for ongoing authorized employment), and from the Salesperson's Permit (sec. 103(5)); this category covers ad hoc/contractual service engagements and other lawful purposes not otherwise enumerated in the statute.
• No fixed statutory maximum stay - duration is set case-by-case by the issuing authority.
• Entries type (single/multiple) is not specified in the statute; set here as 'single' pending further clarification.
• Fee set by presidential executive order (sec. 112) and not published online.
• Application via the same FSM Entry Permit Application form/process as other permit categories (Division of Immigration & Labor, FSM Department of Justice).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm (verbatim statute text confirmed via direct fetch).

Allows Israeli nationals holding diplomatic or service passports to enter FSM without a visa for visits not exceeding 90 days within any six-month period.

• Applies only to diplomatic and service passport holders.
• Ordinary passport holders from Israel fall under the general 30-day visa-free regime.
• Diplomatic/consular staff and household family members do not need a visa within 30 days of entry; full-term visas required thereafter.
• Agreement signed 21 January 2010.

Foreign nationals entering FSM to take up authorized private or government employment; the main FSM work-authorization category for noncitizens.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(6): issued to a noncitizen entering FSM for employment upon compliance with all national laws relating to private or governmental employment.
• The employer must first obtain nonresident-worker employment authorization from the Division of Immigration & Labor (FSM Department of Justice, passport@doj.gov.fm).
• All entry permits are capped at one year with provision for renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee is set by presidential executive order (sec. 112) and is not published online.
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

Foreign nationals investing in or operating a business in FSM; tied to an underlying Foreign Investment Permit (foreign investor's business permit).

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(7): issued for a specified duration and renewable upon renewal or extension of the holder's foreign investor's business permit.
• Requires a Foreign Investment Permit under the Foreign Investment Act 1997, administered by the state government / FSM Department of Economic Affairs (regulations: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/regulations/forinvreg.htm).
• This is an immigration entry permit, not a citizenship- or residency-by-investment programme.
• One-year max per entry permit with renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee by executive order (sec. 112).

Foreign nationals enrolled in a school or educational program in FSM.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(3): issued for a specified duration reflecting the student's enrollment in a school or educational program.
• Capped at one year with provision for renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee by presidential executive order (sec. 112).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

Officials and employees of foreign governments or international organizations entering FSM to conduct official business.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(4): for officials/employees of foreign governments or international organizations on official business.
• Distinct from bilateral visa exemptions (e.g. the Israel diplomatic/service-passport waiver already listed).
• One-year max with renewal (sec. 104(1)).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

Foreign nationals conducting research in fields deemed beneficial to FSM citizens.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(8): issued for research in fields deemed beneficial to FSM citizens, subject to conditions set by the President.
• One-year max with renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee by executive order (sec. 112).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

Duly ordained, licensed, and certified ministers or clergy entering FSM for religious or missionary work.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(9): issued to a duly ordained, licensed, and certified minister or clergyman.
• One-year max with renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee by executive order (sec. 112).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

Foreign nationals who are the lawful spouse of an FSM citizen.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(10): issued to the lawful spouse of an FSM citizen; may be granted for an indefinite period upon a finding of hardship.
• Otherwise one-year max with renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee by executive order (sec. 112).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

Unmarried children under 18 of FSM citizens or of noncitizen entry-permit holders.

• Established under FSM Code Title 50 sec. 103(11): issued to unmarried children under 18 of FSM citizens or of noncitizen permit holders.
• One-year max with renewal (sec. 104(1)); fee by executive order (sec. 112).
• Legal basis: https://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title50/T50_Ch01.htm

Required for vessels (ships) entering FSM waters. Covers crew and passengers aboard private or commercial vessels.

Application form available from the FSM Embassy. Required for vessels entering FSM waters.

Required for aircraft entering FSM airspace/airports, covering crew and passengers on private or chartered aircraft.

Application form available from the FSM Embassy. Required for aircraft entering FSM.