Issued: 04/09/2020
Location: Pohnpei, Chuuk, Yap and Kosrae States
Event: The Embassy requests all American citizens enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). The Embassy can better assist you in an emergency if you enter information in STEP about your trip or residence abroad. You can also subscribe to receive updates with travel and health advisories particular to the FSM. Many previous enrollees did not include a valid email address so will not receive these messages. If you know an American citizen not receiving these updates, please let them know they need to update their STEP enrollment to include a valid email address
Repeated Information
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice. On March 11, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. Government employees and all eligible family members due to stringent travel restrictions that affect commercial flights. Embassy Kolonia remains open and staffed and Mission personnel are following United States and FSM government recommendations regarding social distancing and avoiding large gatherings.
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in FSM.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Kolonia
1286 U.S. Embassy Place, Pohnpei
Kolonia, Federated States of Micronesia
Phone: +691 320-2187 or +691 920-2369 (after hours)
Email: KoloniaACS@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Federated States of Micronesia Country Information
Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
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