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Verified June 2026

Do Micronesians need ETIAS?

Yes

Yes. Federated States of Micronesia citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

Needs ETIAS?
Yes
Cost
€20
Validity
3 yrs
From
Q4 2026

The Federated States of Micronesia's citizens can visit the Schengen area without a visa for short stays, and that visa-free access is why ETIAS will apply. ETIAS is an online authorisation, not a visa.

ETIAS does not change the 90-days-in-180 rule; it is a pre-travel requirement completed online before you board.

Europe is separate from the US compact

Like the other freely-associated Pacific states, Micronesia's Compact of Free Association is with the United States and does not extend to Europe. Schengen access depends on the separate visa exemption and, in future, ETIAS. Your FSM passport should be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure.

How Micronesians will apply

When ETIAS launches, Micronesians will apply online on the official EU portal, pay €20 (free under 18 or over 70), and receive an authorisation linked to their passport for up to 3 years. It is not a visa - see what ETIAS is and how it differs from a visa.

ETIAS gets Micronesians to the border; it does not extend the stay. Check how many days are left with the free 90/180 calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do Micronesians need ETIAS?

Yes. Federated States of Micronesia citizens are visa-exempt for short stays, so once ETIAS launches they will need an ETIAS authorisation for the Schengen area.

How much will ETIAS cost Micronesians?

€20 per application, free for travellers under 18 or over 70. One authorisation lasts up to 3 years. See ETIAS cost.

When will Micronesians need ETIAS from?

From the launch of ETIAS, expected in the last quarter of 2026. No exact date is set yet - track it on the ETIAS start date page.

Does ETIAS change the 90-day limit for Micronesians?

No. ETIAS lets you travel, but the 90/180-day rule still caps short stays at 90 days in any 180. Plan it with the 90/180 calculator.

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