Kosrae Travel Information

Entry and Exit Formalities
Entry requirements for Kosrae are similar to U.S. destination, but a U.S. Visa is not required; however, a passport and onward ticket are required. People from most countries can enter as a visitor for 30 days, with extensions up to 90 days available with application after arrival. A US$ 15 departure tax in cash is collected at the airport before departure.

Travel Agents
Ticket reservations can be made locally through Continental Air Micronesia, located at the airport, or any Continental office around the world.

Customs Regulations
Customs checks are performed upon entry to Kosrae. Visitors are allowed to bring one carton of cigarettes, one pound of tobacco (about 20 cigars), and 52 fluid ounces of distilled spirits. An import tax for excess tobacco and alcohol products will be levied. Under US$200 of the following: cosmetics, toiletries, perfumes, nonalcoholic beverages, foodstuff, citrus fruit, and laundry soap are permitted entry with no tax. Fruit, vegetables, flowers, and other plant life, as well as livestock, poultry, and meat products are either prohibited or restricted.

Prescribed medicines containing habit-forming or other controlled drugs and narcotics should be accompanied by a prescription or written statement from a physician. Prescriptions should indicate that the medicine is used under a doctor's supervision and is necessary for the traveler's physical well-being. The punishment for illegal importation of narcotics and other illegal drugs is a minimum prison sentence of 10 years without suspension, probation, parole, or work release privileges.

Health Certificates
No certificates of vaccination are required for visitors entering Kosrae.