News & Announcements

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President Panuelo Signs Nation-wide COVID-19 Social Distancing Decree

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Decree on Social Distancing

Tue, Aug 25, 2020 Tue, Aug 25, 2020

Visa Exemption Agreement for Diplomatic and Service Passports between Israel and FSM

Thu, Nov 8, 2018

The FSM Development Bank Scholarship Opportunities

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Wed, Aug 28, 2019 Wed, Aug 28, 2019

President Panuelo Solicits the U.S. Department of Interior for the FSM’s Membership into the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education; If Accepted, FSM Students to See More Affordable Tuition at Many U.S. Universities

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Sat, Mar 20, 2021 Sat, Mar 20, 2021

FSM CITIZENS: Reminder—You Are Prohibited From Outbound Travel to COVID-19 Affected Jurisdictions; FYI—Guam is Currently Mandating A 14-Day Quarantine At Your Personal Expense

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Mon, Mar 30, 2020

“Thank You, Our First & Foremost Ally, the United States of America!”, President Panuelo Says; Through the Defense Provisions of the Compact of Free Association, as Amended, the United States Provides the FSM Personal Protective Equipment & Supplies

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Thu, Apr 9, 2020 Thu, Apr 9, 2020

Joint Report on Chief Mailo Repatriation

Wed, Jan 27, 2021

FSM Passport Affidavit Form

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

President Panuelo Takes Precautious Measures in the U.S. Effort to Deport Illegal and Undocumented Immigrants in the United States

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President Panuelo Takes Precautious Measures in the U.S. Effort to Deport Illegal and Undocumented Immigrants in the United States

Fri, Jun 28, 2019 Fri, Jun 28, 2019

FSM National & Pohnpei State Governments’ Medical Teams Jointly Report: the COVID-19 Case Onboard the MV Chief Mailo is Historical & Non-Infectious; FSM Asks WHO to Remove Nation from List of COVID-19 Affected Countries

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Wed, Jan 27, 2021 Wed, Jan 27, 2021

Why the FSM National Government Reinstated Travel Restrictions for Travelers Originating From COVID-19 Affected Countries

Fri, Feb 28, 2020

Employment Authorization Form

Tue, Jan 12, 2021

FSM Entry Permit Application

A permit is not required for a person visiting the FSM for 30 days of less. A person needs a permit for a visit in execs of 30 days. Citizens or nationals of the United States, Republic of Palau and the Republic of the Marshall Islands may be issued an entry permit for the duration of the visit which shall not exceed one year. An entry permit for other nationals, however, shall not exceed 90 days. ...

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Hosts a Luncheon Meeting with the Three Micronesian Presidents

Washington D.C., May 21, 2019 – His Excellency David W. Panuelo, President of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), joined Her Excellency Dr. Hilda C. Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and His Excellency Tommy Remengesau, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, for a luncheon meeting hosted by the Honorable Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of the Department of State. The luncheon was held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the Department of State before the three Presidents visited President Donald J. Trump at the White House.

Thu, May 23, 2019 Thu, May 23, 2019

41 FSM Citizens & Diplomats Enter Pre-Quarantine in Guam for Repatriation to the FSM on December 5th

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Tue, Nov 24, 2020 Tue, Nov 24, 2020

New Release-Idaho Visit

Mon, Apr 8, 2019

Public Announcement: Why the FSM National Government Reinstated Travel Restrictions for Travelers Originating From COVID-19 Affected Countries

FSM Information Services Public Announcement

Why the FSM National Government Reinstated Travel Restrictions for Travelers Originating From COVID-19 Affected Countries

Fri, Feb 28, 2020 Fri, Feb 28, 2020

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) FSM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL AFFAIRS:

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Tue, Apr 28, 2020

DHS Letter and USCIS Factsheet

The following link will direct you to the Department of Homeland Security and U.S Department of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs letter regarding the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) Factsheet.

Wed, Aug 8, 2018 Wed, Aug 8, 2018

USCIS: Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds

FAS Ambassadors Joint-Meeting with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Interior

Mon, Oct 29, 2018