Micronesia
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- Unclear restrictions - it is not clear to what extent restrictions apply.
Restrictions on entry to 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.’
Restrictions on short-term stay in Micronesia
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.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Micronesia
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.
Treatment access in Micronesia
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.
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
There is no known HIV criminalisation in Micronesia. We are not aware of any HIV-specific criminal laws in force, and there have been no reported prosecutions for alleged HIV ‘exposure’, non-disclosure, and/or transmission under general criminal laws.
Visit the Micronesia page on the Global HIV Criminalisation Database to see more information about known HIV criminalisation laws in this country, an overview of how the laws are used, and any significant advocacy developments.
UNAIDS Global AIDS monitoring data
This information about access to HIV services comes from UNAIDS https://lawsandpolicies.unaids.org/, a platform to view data on HIV-related laws and policies. This is information provided by national authorities and civil society and may contradict other sources.
Migrant populations
Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
Migrants are able to access HIV services | N/A |
Refugees and asylum seekers
Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
This site focuses on information about HIV travel. Please also consult your own Foreign Office/Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, or the local consulate of the country you are visiting, to see what restrictions there are specifically for you as a citizen of your country, regardless of your HIV status.