VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Federated States of Micronesia
If you are going to go on vacation to the Federated States of Micronesia for a period of not more than 30 days, then you do not need to apply for a visa, and a period of 30 days is valid only for one state, if you plan to visit several states, then when you land on each new island group 30 days start counting again. To enter the country, you must have a passport with you, valid for at least 4 months from the end of the trip and a return ticket.
Each state has its own customs, so when you arrive in each new state, you will have to go through customs again. You can import duty-free up to 600 cigarettes or 454 gr. tobacco and perfumery in quantities necessary for personal use, persons over 21 years of age – up to 2 liters of alcoholic beverages. The import of weapons is prohibited. The export of samples of plants and animals under state protection, eggs and stuffed birds, as well as products made from leather, bone, bird feathers, shells and corals is prohibited.
Embassy in Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia, Embassy in Moscow There is no Embassy of Micronesia in Moscow.
Federated States of Micronesia, Russian Embassy in the country:
There is no Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Federated States of Micronesia. The nearest embassy is located in the Philippine Islands.
Address: Philippines, Manila, 1245 Acacia Road, Dasmarinas Village, Makati.
Tel.: (8-10-632) 810-96-14, 817-54-06;
Fax: (8-10-632) 810-96-14.
Contact in Federated States of Micronesia
In order to call from Russia to the Federated States of Micronesia, you need to dial 8 – 10 – 691 (country code) – the subscriber’s number.
In order to call from the Federated States of Micronesia to Russia, you need to dial 011 – 7 – area code – subscriber number.
Emergency Phones in Federated States of Micronesia
Pohnpei Island
Fire Department: 320-2223
Ambulance: 320-2213
Police: 320-2221
Chuuk Island
Fire Department: 330-2222
Ambulance: 330-2444
Police: 330-2223
Yap Island
Fire Department: 350-3333
Ambulance: 350 -3446
Police: 911
Kosrae Island
Fire Department: 370-3333
Ambulance: 370-3012
Police: 911
HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
January 1 – New Year’s Day
May 10 – Constitution Day
October 24 – National Reunification Day
November 3 – Independence Day
December 25 – Christmas
In addition, each island has its own official holidays. Constitution Days are held on January 11 in Kosrae State, October 1 in Chuuk State, November 8 in Pohnpei State, and December 24 in Yap State. Independence Days are celebrated on March 1 in the state of Yap and on September 8, 11 and 23 in the states of Kosrae, Pohnpei and Chuuk (respectively). Also, Kosrae State celebrates Ancient City Days on January 18, June 6 and July 20, Culture Day in Pohnpei State on March 31, and Tree Planting Day on June 1 in Yap State.
USEFUL THINGS
On some islands, the traditional way of life is still preserved, violating which, you can cause discontent among the locals. Therefore, when visiting small villages, it is worth behaving with restraint. In addition, a feature of the local population is that they do not like being filmed on a video camera.
SHOPS
According to medicinelearners, shops are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00 with a lunch break from 12:00 to 13:00.
Tipping
In Micronesia, tipping is not customary.
NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Locals are mostly friendly to tourists, and sometimes even too curious.
ELECTRICITY
110V, 60Hz;
HEALTH CARE
There are no risks of contracting dangerous diseases in the country, but it is still strongly recommended to take out medical insurance. The larger islands have well-equipped hospitals.
STATE OF YAP
The state of Yap is located on the western islands of Micronesia. It includes 4 large islands (Yap, Map, Rumung, Gagil-Tomil), 7 small islands and more than a hundred atolls. Yap Island is an elevated part of the Asian continental shelf. Its highest point is Mount Tabivol (178 m). The island is dominated by hilly terrain, and mangroves stretch along the banks. Yap state annuallya limited number of tourists are allowed. It is worth remembering that almost all the lands of the islands are private property, so permission is required to visit them.
State of Yap suitable for those who wish to get acquainted with the traditions and original culture of the country. Here, stone money is still in circulation, which is stored in a “stone” bank, in the villages there are traditional houses with thatched roofs, the villagers wear national clothes, and in the local tribes the elders and leaders are the main ones. One of the main attractions of the state is traditional dances. These colorful displays depict the history and legends of the islands. Stone money is a large stone disc with a diameter of 7 cm to 4 m with a hole in the middle. Nowadays, stone money is no longer produced, most of the remaining money is kept in a special bank, and some – in privileged families with great wealth.
In addition, in the state of Yap Hiking, deep sea fishing, diving and snorkelling are available.
The four large islands of Yap State are surrounded by a vast barrier reef. Yap is one of the world’s premier manta ray sightings, and this can be done all year round. Here there are huge individuals with a wingspan of up to 6 m and a weight of up to 500 kg. Northeast of Yap Island is the fourth largest atoll in the world, Ulithi. It consists of 40 small islands and has an area of 8 sq. km.
