Micronesia visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Micronesian Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Visitors from Senegal can enter Micronesia without applying for a visa for a duration of 30 days.
  • The passport of visitors must be valid within the duration of stay.
  • Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • A valid international certificate of vaccination against Smallpox, Yellow Fever and Cholera is required for visitors.
  • Dogs and cats must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate of good health issued in their home country.
  • Visitors are required to declare amounts equivalent to $10,000 or above upon entry.
  • Drinking or being drunk in the public is considered a felony in Micronesia.
  • Children aged less than 18 years old must have an authenticated letter that is issued by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) on entering or departing from Micronesia.
  • There is no public transportation, taxis are run by private individuals who make no provision for people with mobility issues.
  • The estimated flight time from Dakar, Senegal to the Federated States of Micronesia is 22 hours, 20 minutes.
  • The Federated States of Micronesia is on the Ponape Time zone in Palikir (GMT+11) which puts the Federated States of Micronesia is 11 hours ahead of Senegal.
  • Micronesia has a tropical marine climate moderated by seasonal northeast winds because the majority of the islands that form Micronesia are either volcanic islands or coral atolls.
  • The dry season runs from December or January to June and the rainy season from July to November or December.
  • The country is known for palm-shaded beaches, wreck-filled dives and ancient ruins, including Nan Madol, sunken basalt temples and burial vaults that extend out of a lagoon on Pohnpei.
  • The tourist industry consists mainly of scuba divers that come to see coral reefs, do wall dives and visit sunken ships from World War II.
  • It is possible for any citizen staying for no more than 30 days to extend his/her visit at the discretion of the Immigration Office provided he/she is coming for tourism or as a visitor.
  • It is possible to extend this period by applying to the Immigration Department.
  • There are no restrictions on importing gift articles valued up to XCD 250, 1.14 litres of alcoholic drinks are allowed only to travellers aged 17 years old and more and approximately 6 ounces (168 grammes) of perfume, 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes is allowed only to travellers aged 17 years old and more.
  • Micronesian cuisine consists of local foods such as cassava taro, potato, fish and pork.
  • The Micronesians are predominantly Christians and are lovers of their cultural myths and traditions.
  • The English language is the country’s official language and largely spoken by a majority of its population.

Frequently Asked Questions


What currency is adopted in Micronesia?

The official currency of Micronesia is the United States dollar. 


Is it safe to visit Micronesia?

There is a relatively low incidence of serious crime in Micronesia. However, there are regular reports of petty crimes against travellers in Chuuk, Yak and Pohnpei, including break-ins and non-violent theft.


On what side of the road are cars driven in Micronesia?

Driving in Micronesia is on the right-hand side of the road but a lot of the cars are right-hand drive, which makes overtaking difficult.