Federated States of Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia comprises Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. Federal law requires arriving vessels to report first to an official entry port for immigration, customs, agricultural inspection and quarantine. Facilities and processing differ by state; confirm private-yacht acceptance with the intended state.

Official source: FSM Code Title 18 Chapter 2: ports of entry

The FSM Code requires admissible vessels to clear through an official entry port before proceeding elsewhere. Vessels in distress may call at other ports, but the master must immediately notify the nearest federal representative or state government. The Code lists state entry ports. Confirm current yacht acceptance and inspection staffing with the intended port before sailing.

For a private-yacht visit to the FSM, contact federal immigration at least 72 hours ahead to confirm vessel entry permission, designated first entry port, crew details and arrival arrangements. Federal law also requires foreign-vessel masters to submit the prescribed vessel manifest at the designated entry port. Individual crew entry/stay conditions depend on nationality, route and duration; confirm applications and fees with immigration.

Sources: Australian Government sea-entry advice · FSM Code Title 18 Chapter 2 §205

Australian Government travel advice says private-vessel/yacht visitors should contact FSM Immigration at least 72 hours before arrival and confirm vessel entry permission. FSM tourism information says visitors should prepare proof of onward travel. Before departure, confirm documents, permissions and acceptable departure evidence for each nationality and voyage with immigration.

FSM Code customs provisions require the master or owner of a vessel arriving from abroad to report the vessel and cargo, provide documents and answer questions about crew, passengers, stores and voyage. Before sailing, confirm private-yacht forms, reporting deadlines and temporary-import conditions with destination customs.

The FSM Department of Resources and Development handles border quarantine and provides import-permit forms for plants/plant material, live animals and animal products. If carrying such goods or pets, confirm declarations, permits, inspection and onboard-retention conditions with the destination state's quarantine department before departure.

FSM customs law requires prohibited/restricted imports and exports to comply with federal and relevant state restrictions and licensing. Before carrying firearms, ammunition, controlled medicines or animal/plant products, confirm declarations, permits and custody with destination-state customs and relevant authorities.

The FSM Code requires vessels entering/leaving entry ports to undergo lawful immigration, customs, agricultural and quarantine inspections. Confirm state/port office locations, working hours and boarding arrangements with the receiving port before arrival.

Pohnpei Port Authority manages Pohnpei International Seaport and provides outward vessel-clearance services. Confirm port and overtime charges with it and processing authorities. Fees may differ by state, port and vessel; no uniform private-yacht tariff has yet been verified. Noonsite's Pohnpei information mentions possible weekend overtime charges, but the experience was last updated in 2014. Treat it only as background and reconfirm before departure.