🇫🇲 Micronesia · Employer-sponsored work
Expatriate Worker Authorization Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €436 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 6,000 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €8,718 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €174 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://fsmembassy.fm/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/RevFSMImmigrationReg.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €436.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“5.2 Expatriate Worker Authorization Permit. The holder of a foreign investment permit may upon the allocation of an expatriate worker authorization (EWA) under Title 32 or relevant state laws, submit to the immigration authorities an application for an entry permit for a nominee to fill the position to which the EWA applies.”
“The applicant must provide written certification by a medical doctor that the non-citizen is in good health.”
“The application for an entry permit must include a police clearance from the last place the non-citizen resided for at least six months...”
“The EWA permit shall remain valid during the entire period that the corresponding foreign investment permit and EWA remains valid.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.