Pet import requirements for the Federated States of Micronesia

The Federated States of Micronesia at a glance

The detail

Yes. The Federated States of Micronesia is a country spread across the western Pacific Ocean comprising more than 600 islands.

Import requirements

Allowable age for entry will be dependent on country of origin. If rabies endemic origin the pet will need to be old enough to satisfy requirements for animals originating from a country or a part of a country where rabies occurs or is reported to occur or where rabies vaccination is routinely practiced such animals must undergo a period of not less than 120 days in an approved quarantine facility in a rabies free area prior to entry to the FSM, or meet the entry requirements of the State of Hawaii or the Territory of Guam.

Import Requirements - Cats & Dogs

Importation of dogs into the FSM

All importations of animals are to be accompanied by:

(A) the import permit issued for that importation;

(B) a declaration signed by the owner or exporter of the animals providing

such in formation and guarantees as may be required regarding the identification, history and origin of the animals; and

(C) an in ternational animal health certificate signed and stamped by an

of ficial veterinarian of the exporting country certifying the state of good health of the animals and giving particulars where applicable of the biological tests to which the animal has been subjected and the vaccinations carried out on the animals which are the subject of the certificate and of any measures taken to prevent the spread of disease.

What the health certificate must in clude: (a) The importation of dogs into the FSM requires presentation of an in ternational animal health certificate, attesting that the animals:

(i) were examined within 48 hours of shipment, found to be in good health and showed no sign of any in fectious disease;

(ii) have been effectively vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis and canine parvovirus at least one month and not more than three months before shipment;

(iii) have been effectively treated against echinococcosis-hydatidosis, round, hook and whip worms within three days of shipment;

(iv) have been effectively treated against and found on examination to be visibly free of all ectoparasites within three days of shipment;

(v) showed no clinical sign of rabies on the day of shipment, and were kept from birth or for six months prior to shipment in the exporting country or a part of the territory of the exporting country where no case of rabies was of ficially reported ng the two years immediately preceding the importation of the animals concerned;

(vi) have been vaccinated with an in activated rabies virus more than thirty days prior to entry into the FSM; and

(vii) for animals originating from a country or a part of a country where rabies occurs or is reported to occur or where rabies vaccination is routinely practiced such animals must undergo a period of not less than 120 days in an approved quarantine facility in a rabies free area prior to entry to the FSM, or

meet the entry requirements of the State of Hawaii or the Territory of Guam.

(b) Upon arrival in the FSM, imported dogs shall immediately be taken under the control of an Inspector to the quarantine premises previously approved by the Administrator, whereat the animals shall remain until they are released by an Inspector.

Movement of dogs within the FSM (Federated States of Micronesia)

The movement of dogs within the FSM requires presentation of a certificate issued by a veterinarian or authorized of ficial, stating that the animals:

(a) originated in the FSM; and

(b) were apparently free of any signs of in fectious or communicable disease; and

(c) have been treated against and found on examination to be free of any ectoparasite or endoparasites within three days of shipment.

Importation of Cats into the FSM(a) The importation of cats into the FSM requires presentation of an in ternational animal health certificate, attesting that the animals:

(i) were examined within 48 hours of shipment, found to be in good health and showed no sign of any in fectious disease;

(ii) have been effectively vaccinated against Feline Panleucopaenia at least one month and not more than twelve months before shipment, and Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis l Calici virus at least one month and not more than three months before shipment;

(iii) have been effectively treated against echinococcosis-hydatidosis, round, hook and whipworms within three days of shipment;

(iv) have been effectively treated against, and found on examination to be visibly free of all ectoparasites within three days of shipment;

(v) showed no clinical sign of rabies on the day of shipment, and were kept from birth or for six months prior to shipment in the exporting country, or a part of the territory of the exporting country where no case of rabies was of ficially reported during the two years immediately preceding the importation of the animals concerned;

(vi) have been vaccinated with a in activated rabies virus more than thirty days prior to entry into the FSM; and

(vii) for animals originating from a country or a part of a country where rabies occurs or is reported to occur or where rabies vaccination is routinely practiced such animals must undergo a period of not less than 120 days in an approved quarantine facility in a rabies free area prior to entry to the FSM; or

must meet the entry requirements of the State of Hawaii or the Territory of Guam.

(b) Upon arrival in the FSM, imported cats shall immediately be taken under the control of an Inspector to the quarantine premises previously approved by the Administrator, whereat the animals shall remain until they are released by an Inspector.

Movement of cats within the FSM

The movement of cats within the FSM requires the presentation of a certificate issued by a veterinarian or authorized of ficial, stating that the animals:

(a) originated in the FSM;

(b) are apparently free of any signs of in fectious or cornrnunicable disease; and

(c) have been treated against and found on examination to be free of any ectoparasite or endoparasites within three days of shipment.

No plant, plant material, animal, animal product or other regulated material may be imported into the FSM except through a designated of ficial point of entry. The following are designated of ficial points of entry:

Airports:

Kosrae Kosrae Airstrip

Pohnpei Pohnpei International Airport

Chuuk Chuuk International Airport

Yap Yap International Airport and Ulithi Airstrip

Seaports:

Kosrae Okat Harbor, and Lelu Harbor

Pohnpei Kolonia Harbor

Chuuk Weno (Moen) Anchorage, and Satawan Anchorage

Yap Tomil Harbor, and Ulithi Anchorage

Other animals for importation please refer to - http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/regulations/piv_x.htm

All animals must meet import requirements. If multiple pets it is advised to contact the Quarantine Division in advance.

Contact the Government / Quarantine Division for more in formation.

For animals originating from a country or a part of a country where rabies occurs or is reported to occur or where rabies vaccination is routinely practiced such animals must undergo a period of not less than 120 days in an approved quarantine facility in a rabies free area prior to entry to the FSM; or must meet the entry requirements of the State of Hawaii or the Territory of Guam.

All animals shall be consigned to the FSM as manifested cargo unless otherwise specified in the import permit.

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION:

The time and date of embarking, the estimated time and date of arrival in the FSM and the airline/flight number or ship/voyage number shall be communicated to the Administrator at the earliest possible time and no later than one weekday working day before embarkation of the animals for the FSM.

Identification and microchip

*Pet microchipped with an ISO 11784 pet microchip that is a 15 digit and non-encrypted.*

Rabies and vaccinations

Pet showed no clinical sign of rabies on the day of shipment, and kept from birth or for six months prior to shipment in the exporting country, or a part of the territory of the exporting country where no case of rabies was of ficially reported during the two years immediately preceding the importation of the animals concerned;

Been vaccinated with a in activated rabies virus more than thirty days prior to entry into the FSM; and for animals originating from a country or a part of a country where rabies occurs or is reported to occur or where rabies vaccination is routinely practiced such animals must undergo a period of not less than 120 days in an approved quarantine facility in a rabies free area prior to entry to the FSM; or must meet the entry requirements of the State of Hawaii or the Territory of Guam.

Cats - have been effectively vaccinated against Feline Panleucopaenia at least one month and not more than twelve months before shipment, and Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis l Calici virus at least one month and not more than three months before shipment

Dogs - have been effectively vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis and canine parvovirus at least one month and not more than three months before shipment

Tests and treatments

No specific tests.

Dogs - have been effectively treated against echinococcosis-hydatidosis, round, hook and whip worms within three days of shipment; have been effectively treated against and found on examination to be visibly free of all ectoparasites within three days of shipment.

Cats - have been effectively treated against echinococcosis-hydatidosis, round, hook and whipworms within three days of shipment; have been effectively treated against, and found on examination to be visibly free of all ectoparasites within three days of shipment;

Health certificate and permits

An in ternational animal health certificate signed and stamped by an of ficial veterinarian of the exporting country certifying the state of good health of the

animals and giving particulars where applicable of the biological tests to which the

animal have been subjected and the vaccinations carried out on the animals and of any measures taken to prevent the spread of disease.

Endorsed Health certificate must attest to the conditions under import requirements. Examination is to be done within 48 hours of export.

Yes required. The first port of entry into the FSM shall be specified in the import permit and shall be a designated, of ficial point of entry; the time and date of embarking, the estimated time and date of arrival in the FSM and the airline/flight number or ship/voyage number shall be communicated to the Administrator at the earliest possible time and no later than one weekday working

day before embarkation of the animals for the FSM

Any import permit granted is not transferable; any import permit may be cancelled or amended at any time after

issuance and before arrival of the animal/s in the FSM should the animal health and/or

quarantine status of the country of origin change or be reported to have changed prior to arrival.

Import permit found here - https://fsmembassy.fm/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LiveAnimal_PermitApp_Rev.pdf

https://fsmembassy.fm/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LiveAnimal_PermitApp_Rev.pdf

LiveAnimal_PermitApp_Rev.pdf

Live Animal Permit Application (PDF)

Live Animal Permit Application (Word)

Quarantine

Yes. https://fsmembassy.fm/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LiveAnimal_PermitApp_Rev.pdf

Plant and Animal Quarantine Entry Permits

(a) It shall be unlawful to import into the FSM, or to move within the FSM, any plants, plant material, animals, animal products or other material subject to these regulations except in conformity with the conditions of a permit issued for such movement.

(b) Applications for Plant and Animal Quarantine Entry Permits shall provide specific in formation in cluding:

(i) Full name, residential and postal address of the importer;

(ii) Name and address of the exporter of the goods;

(iii) The origin of the goods;

(iv) The quantity, the common and scientific name (where applicable) of the goods proposed to be imported;

(v) The mode of transport, point of entry, and the approximate date of arrival; and

(vi) Such additional in formation as the Administrator may from time to time specify.

(c) Applications for Plant and Animal Quarantine Entry Permits shall be made prior to importation, and

(i) in the case of importations into the FSM from a place outside of the FSM, shall be forwarded to the Administrator of Agriculture; and

(ii) in the case of importations into a State of the FSM from another State of the FSM, shall be forwarded to the Chief of Agriculture of the importing State.

(d) In the granting of any Plant and Animal Quarantine Entry Permit the Administrator of Agriculture, in the case of overseas imports, or the Chief of Agriculture in the case of in terstate imports, may specify such conditions as he considers necessary to consider the risks of importing plant disease, animal disease and quarantine pests.

(e) Plant and Animal Quarantine Entry Permits may be issued for single or multiple importations and the alternative shall be in dicated on the permit.

(f) The Administrator may grant or authorize the granting of general import permits valid for unlimited importations of a specified commodity by unspecified importers where it is in his opinion expedient so to do providing at all times that such permits do not result in an in creased quarantine risk.

Approved places for quarantine to be performed.

(a) The Administrator of Agriculture may, in writing, approve a place other than a quarantine station as a place where the quarantine of any plant, plant material, animal, animal product or other regulated material may take place and any quarantine action as an Inspector may direct may be undertaken at such approved place.

(b) Applications for registration of a place as an approved place for the performance of quarantine shall be made in writing on the approved form and submitted to the Administrator.

(c) The Administrator may apply such conditions or require such facilities as he deems necessary for the proper performance of quarantine related activities and when satisfied that such conditions have been met or are being met and that such required facilities are available he shall approve such place as a place for the performance of quarantine subject to such conditions or restrictions as he deems necessary.

(d) On payment of the prescribed fee the owner or operator of a place which has been approved for the performance of quarantine shall be issued with a certificate of registration.

(e) A certificate of registration of an approved place for the performance of quarantine shall remain current for a period of one year from the date of registration unless previously cancelled by the Administrator or there is a change in the ownership of such approved place or such approved place ceases to operate.

Quarantine screening of live plants and live animals

(a) The Administrator of Agriculture may prescribe as a condition of importation into the FSM a period of quarantine at an approved quarantine station or quarantine area where live plants or live animals are to be detained and undergo any in spection or examination or treatment as prescribed. Animals or plants detained in such quarantine shall be released when an Inspector is satisfied that the plant or animal is free from pest and disease.

(b) The Administrator of Agriculture may prescribe as a condition of entry into the FSM a period of quarantine at an approved quarantine facility located outside of the FSM where plants or animals are screened for prescribed pests and diseases prior to entry into the FSM.

All animals and documents shall be in spected on arrival by an Inspector;

no animal shall be released from quarantine unless an authorized veterinarian or his delegate is satisfied, following in spection, that the import is in accordance with the provisions of these regulations, that all conditions of the import

permit have been met up to the time of arrival in the FSM and that no period of

quarantine detention, treatment or tests are required; unless an imported animal is released from quarantine following its arrival

in the FSM it shall be detained under quarantine control until further notice and may be subjected to any test or treatment required to satisfy the conditions of entry for such animal.

Provided all requirements of these regulations for the import and clearance of plants, plant materials, animals, animal products or goods have been met and subsequent to satisfactory in spection or satisfactory conclusion of a treatment, an Inspector shall advise the importer or his agent, the Controller of Customs, the Harbor Master and/or Postmaster, as the case may be, that such imported plants, plant materials, animals, animal products or goods may be released to the importer or the owner.

Complete and submit this form for Quarantine / Import Permit - https://fsmembassy.fm/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LiveAnimal_PermitApp_Rev.pdf

Restrictions and banned breeds

No breed restrictions listed.

Customs, agents, and airports

Highly Recommended

Highly Recommended – arriving live animals will be met by Government of ficial prior to entry allowance / quarantine.

No plant, plant material, animal, animal product or other regulated material may be imported into the FSM except through a designated of ficial point of entry. The following are designated of ficial points of entry:

Airports:

Kosrae Kosrae Airstrip

Pohnpei Pohnpei International Airport

Chuuk Chuuk International Airport

Yap Yap International Airport and Ulithi Airstrip

Seaports:

Kosrae Okat Harbor, and Lelu Harbor

Pohnpei Kolonia Harbor

Chuuk Weno (Moen) Anchorage, and Satawan Anchorage

Yap Tomil Harbor, and Ulithi Anchorage

Upon arrival in the FSM, imported pets shall immediately be taken under the control of an Inspector to the quarantine premises previously approved by the Administrator, whereat the animals shall remain until they are released by an Inspector.

This link outlines customs regulations - https://dofa.gov.fm/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/FSM-Customs-Regulations.pdf

Customs Information: https://dofa.gov.fm/customs-and-tax-administration/

Customs Contact FSM:

Mr. Randy Sue

Assist. Secretary CTA

Customs & Tax

Ph: 320 2826/320 5508

This link provides Customs Brokerage and Clearance Services - https://www.shipnex.com/in ternational-shipping/micronesia/customs-duty

Export notes

You will want to review “in transit” requirements or when transferring to another island within the FSM.

The movement of pet within the FSM requires presentation of a certificate issued by a veterinarian or authorized of ficial, stating that the animals:

(a) originated in the FSM; and

(b) were apparently free of any signs of in fectious or communicable disease; and

(c) have been treated against and found on examination to be free of any ectoparasite or endoparasites within three days of shipment.

Pet will need to fulfill destination country and airline requirements. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS FROM FSMExamination of exports - Animals and animal products

(a) The Secretary may require that any animals, animal products and related goods being exported be in spected by an Inspector or veterinarian prior to export.

(b) An Inspector or veterinarian may withhold or detain any animals or animal products being exported until such time as he is satisfied that they meet with all terms and conditions of the importing country and are of sufficient quality and wholesomeness.

Re-export of plants and plant materials, animals and animal products:

All plants and plant materials, animals and animal products in tended for re-export from the FSM must clearly be identified as such and provide the country of origin on the accompanying certification.

(a) An Inspector may issue a Re-export Phytosanitary Certificate for plants and plant products which have arrived in the FSM but which are not in tended for importation into the FSM.

(b) An Inspector shall only issue a Re-export Phytosanitary Certificate where he is satisfied that such plants, plant products or other regulated materials are accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the plant health authority of the country of origin and that such goods comply generally with the goods described on such certificate.

(c) An Inspector or veterinarian may issue a Re-export International Animal Health Certificate in the case of alive animal or a re-export International Health Certificate in the case of an animal product where such animal or animal product has arrived in the FSM but is not in tended for importation into the FSM.

(d) An Inspector or veterinarian may issue a Re-export International Animal Health Certificate in the case of alive animal or a Re-export International Health Certificate in the case of an animal product where he is satisfied that such animal or animal product, as the case may be, is accompanied by an International Animal Health Certificate in the case of an animal or an International Health Certificate in the case of an animal product issued by the animal health authority of the country of origin and that such animal or animal product conforms generally with the description printed on such certificate.

Other pets / CITES / extra rules

Non-member party.

Bonding of animals (ship's pets) – YACHT ARRIVALS

The master of every conveyance arriving in the FSM shall be required to enter into a bond with the Government of the FSM whereby any animal on board such conveyance may not be in troduced into the FSM while such conveyance remains in the FSM unless permitted by an Inspector and subjected to quarantine safeguards.

Any plants, plant material, animals, animal products, goods or regulated material may be ordered back into quarantine.

(a) An Inspector may examine any imported plant, plant material, animal, animal products, goods or regulated material that has been released from quarantine.

(b) If, after examination of any imported plant, plant material, animals, animal products, goods or regulated material that has been released from quarantine the Inspector is of the opinion that there is a danger of spreading pests and/or diseases, the Inspector may order such plant, plant material, animal, animal product, goods or regulated material back into quarantine for tests or treatment as prescribed and the owner shall be responsible for all costs.

Any plants, plant material, animals, animal products, or goods in transit through the FSM to another country may be subject to quarantine safeguard measures and permission to transit shall be required.

COSTS:

All costs and expenses of, and attendant upon, any importation or exportation in cluding any documentation, tests, in spections, treatments, detention in quarantine, destructions or re-export, or of any other procedure or action taken or brought about under the provisions of these Regulations shall be borne by the importer or exporter as the case may be and no compensation shall be payable by the State for any loss or reduction in value caused by such action.

You will want to review “in transit” requirements or when transferring to another island within the FSM.

The movement of pets within the FSM requires presentation of a certificate issued by a veterinarian or authorized of ficial, stating that the animals:

(a) originated in the FSM; and

(b) were apparently free of any signs of in fectious or communicable disease; and

(c) have been treated against and found on examination to be free of any ectoparasite or endoparasites within three days of shipment.

Pet will need to fulfill destination country and airline requirements.

EXPORT REQUIREMENTSExamination of exports - Animals and animal products

(a) The Secretary may require that any animals, animal products and related goods being exported be in spected by an Inspector or veterinarian prior to export.

(b) An Inspector or veterinarian may withhold or detain any animals or animal products being exported until such time as he is satisfied that they meet with all terms and conditions of the importing country and are of sufficient quality and wholesomeness.

Re-export of plants and plant materials, animals and animal products

All plants and plant materials, animals and animal products in tended for re-export from the FSM must clearly be identified as such and provide the country of origin on the accompanying certification.

(a) An Inspector may issue a Re-export Phytosanitary Certificate for plants and plant products which have arrived in the FSM but which are not in tended for importation into the FSM.

(b) An Inspector shall only issue a Re-export Phytosanitary Certificate where he is satisfied that such plants, plant products or other regulated materials are accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the plant health authority of the country of origin and that such goods comply generally with the goods described on such certificate.

(c) An Inspector or veterinarian may issue a Re-export International Animal Health Certificate in the case of alive animal or a re-export International Health Certificate in the case of an animal product where such animal or animal product has arrived in the FSM but is not in tended for importation into the FSM.

(d) An Inspector or veterinarian may issue a Re-export International Animal Health Certificate in the case of alive animal or a Re-export International Health Certificate in the case of an animal product where he is satisfied that such animal or animal product, as the case may be, is accompanied by an International Animal Health Certificate in the case of an animal or an International Health Certificate in the case of an animal product issued by the animal health authority of the country of origin and that such animal or animal product conforms generally with the description printed on such certificate.

Official contacts

Department of Resources & Development

John Wichep

FSM Quarantine Service

P.O. Box PS12

Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941

Phone: (691) 320-2620/2646/5133 Fax: (691) 320-5854 E-mail: jwichep@fsmrd.fm

Department of Resources & Development

FSM National Government

P.O. Box PS-12, Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941

Tel: +691 320-5133; +691 320 2646

Fax: +691 320-5854

Secretary: The Honorable Marion Henry

E-mail: admin@fsmrd.fm

Website

Current as of April 2024

Disclaimer

Import rules change without much warning. Confirm every vaccine date, test, permit, and crate routing with the destination veterinary authority before you travel. This page is a planning brief for Furry Freight customers, last checked against the IPATA country profile dated 2025-04-24.

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