Micronesia

It is unclear whether Micronesia imposes restrictions on entry of people living with HIV.

According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Micronesia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on entry.

According to information available on the website of the Embassy of Micronesia in Washington, the entry permit form includes a requirement for a medical clearance certificate. It is not clear however the content of such a certificate.

The Immigration Regulations in its part 2.2, contains a list of required documents to enter Micronesia and none of those documents makes reference to HIV. However vaccinations are required for small pox, yellow fever, or cholera, or other communicable diseases as published in the World Health Organization Epidemiological Record,or defined by the Chief, in consultation with the Department of Health, Economic and Social Affairs. 

Part 2.6 or the regulations estate that ‘the application for an entry permit must include a police clearance, from the last place in which the non citizen resided for at least six months, showing that the non-citizen has no record of conviction of a felony or crime against moral turpitude, and written certification by a medical doctor that the non-citizen is in good health.’

It is unclear whether Micronesia imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.

According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Micronesia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.

According to the Immigration Regulations, there are no additional requirements for short term stays than those for entry, as described in Part 2, applicable to all entry permits. However, visitors are expected to register if they have resided in the FSM for 90 or more days.

It is unclear whether Micronesia imposes restrictions on short-term stay of people living with HIV.

According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, Micronesia does not have any HIV-related restrictions on short-term stay.

According to the Immigration Regulations, there are no additional requirements for long term stays than those for entry, as described in Part 2, applicable to all entry permits. However, visitors are expected to register if they have resided in the FSM for 90 or more days.

The following summarises available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Micronesia. There is some evidence that non-nationals are restricted from accessing treatment in the same way as nationals.

Micronesia has a mixture of public and private health care providers including the Department of Health and Social Affairs, the State Department of Health Services and private independent providers and clinics. Their national health insurance includes government funded MiCare and a Medicaid office for COFA migrants in the US.

In terms of hospitals there is one hospital in each island state and one private hospital, Genesis Hospital and Pharmacy. There are several community health centers in each state and dispensaries in remote and rural areas. There are several private health clinics.

Treatment services in Micronesia are primarily designed for residents, with the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) offering critical support ensure that people living with HIV and AIDS who are uninsured and under-insured have access to medication.

To be eligible for ADAP enrollment, an individual must meet the following criteria:

• Have a positive HIV/AIDS diagnosis;
• Be a resident of The Federated States of Micronesia;

Call 011 691-320-2619 for more information.

The Department of Health or local health clinics can provide further guidance.

• UNAIDS
• US Department of State
• Embassy of Micronesia in Washington
• Immigration Regulations

Migrant populations

Refugees and asylum seekers