Travel Information From Palau to Micronesia

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to the Federated States of Micronesia.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to the Federated States of Micronesia.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 4 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to leave.

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There are heavy penalties for drug offences. Homosexuality is not widely accepted in the Federated States of Micronesia. Open displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend.

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Palikir

Palikir is the capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia located in the western Pacific Ocean. A town of slightly under 5,000 residents, it is part of the larger Sokehs municipality, which had a population of 6,647 as of 2010, out of the nation's total population of 106,487.

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Theft

There is a relatively low incidence of serious crime in Micronesia, however, there are regular reports of petty crimes against travelers in Chuuk, Yak and Pohnpei, including break-ins and non-violent theft. You should take all necessary precautions to protect your belongings and use your common sense when traveling around.

Overall, travelers should feel safe while exploring the islands, however, women are particularly advised to exercise caution when traveling alone in secluded areas of Micronesia.

Crime is higher in Chuuk than in the other states; you should stay off the streets after dark on Weno (the main island). On occasion, travelers are subject to theft and verbal and physical abuse, which can sometimes become violent.

Do not attempt to intervene in disputes between local citizens.

Drunk Drivers

Alcohol-related attacks, as well as alcohol driving accidents, are not uncommon on weekends and after dark.

• The most common religion in Micronesia is Christianity
• Don't remove the ”souvenirs" from sunken World War II vessels and aircrafts - it’s illegal and dangerous as well.
• Don't forget the rules of etiquette among locals focus on displays of respect related to kinship, gender, age, political rank, and religious title.
• Don't be surprised seeing women walking behind their husbands or serving them first during meals - it’s a sign of respect from them.
• Don't be a victim of mosquito-borne diseases - protect yourself against bites by mosquitoes.
• Don't forget the main monsoon season in Micronesia usually runs from June to December

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Micronesia?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Micronesia. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Micronesia

The quality of health care is very low.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Zika

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Chikungunya

Caused by Mosquito bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.