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Procedure to Apply and Obtain Micronesia Passport
- Micronesia passports are issued to Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) citizens. You must explore the naturalization process to become eligible if you are not a citizen.
- Fill out the passport application form accurately and legibly. Provide all the necessary personal details, including your full name, date of birth, address, contact information, and any additional information requested.
- Before submitting this Passport Application Form must be properly filled out, signed, and notarized before submitting it to the FSM Passport Office. All information should be printed in block letters.
- After submitting your application, the embassy or consulate will process your application. The processing time may vary, so inquire about the estimated time frame for submitting your application.
- Once it is approved, collect it from the passport office.
- Passport applications may be requested from FSM Immigration in the FSM or any FSM Embassy or Consulate overseas or can be downloaded from www.fsmembassydc.org.
- Must be sent to
Address: FSM Department of Justice, Chief, Division of Immigration, P.O. Box PS-105
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941
Phone: (691) 320-5844
Fax: (691) 320-7250
Types of Micronesia Passport
Regular or Tourist PassportOfficial PassportDiplomatic PassportService PassportRefugee Travel DocumentCollective Passport
- Regular or Tourist Passport: This is the standard passport issued to citizens for international travel and tourism purposes. It allows for leisure travel, business trips, and general travel purposes.
- Official Passport: Official passports are issued to government officials, diplomats, and individuals representing their country on official business. These passports provide certain privileges and immunities while traveling on official duties.
- Diplomatic Passport: Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, high-ranking government officials, and diplomatic couriers. These passports provide diplomatic immunity and certain privileges and protections while traveling for official diplomatic purposes.
- Service Passport: Service passports are issued to government employees and officials who travel abroad for official government work that is not of a diplomatic nature. These passports are typically used for non-diplomatic official missions.
- Refugee Travel Document: Issued to individuals who have been granted refugee status or asylum in another country, a refugee travel document allows them to travel internationally. It serves as a substitute for a national passport and is issued by the country of asylum.
- Collective Passport: A collective passport is a document issued to a group or organization traveling together, such as sports teams, tour groups, or cultural delegations. It lists the names of the members of the group, and each member is identified by their individual photograph and information.
Documents Required
Documents Required
- Court Registered Birth Certificate
- Two Identical Passport Photos of the applicant (size: 1 3/16 x 1 ž passport photo)
- Court Registered Marriage Certificate for a maiden name change
- In cases of unavailability of records of Birth certificates, a court-registered Baptismal Certificate can be submitted with your application form.
- If the basis of FSM Citizen is Naturalization, provide a copy of the Naturalization Certificate.
Cost of Micronesia Passport
- The cost of a New or Renewal Passport — processing fee is $50.00.
Renewal Procedure
- Completed Passport Renewal Application: You will need to fill out the passport renewal application form. This form is typically available online on the website of the passport issuing authority or can be obtained from their office or a passport application acceptance facility.
- Current/Expired Passport: You will need to submit your current or expired passport. This serves as proof of your identity and previous travel history. Some countries require that your current passport is undamaged and in your possession.
- Passport Photos: You will need to provide new passport photos that meet the specific requirements of the passport issuing authority. These photos are usually similar to the ones required for initial passport applications, with guidelines regarding size, background color, and facial expression.
- Payment of Fees: Renewing a passport typically incurs a fee, which varies depending on the country and type of passport being renewed. You will need to pay the required fee using the accepted payment methods specified by the passport issuing authority.
- Supporting Documents (if applicable): In certain cases, you may need to provide additional supporting documents. For example, if your name has changed since your last passport was issued, you might need to provide a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or legal name change document.