Oceania
Is Micronesia safe?
L1Exercise normal precautions
Is Micronesia safe?
Crime is low overall but higher in Chuuk and at night where alcohol is involved. Sexual assaults have been reported; currents and limited medical care are other concerns.
Key facts
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-07-06.
- Homicide rate: 0.9 per 100,000 people (2019, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths: 0.2 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · All emergencies 911.
- Solo women: Avoid walking alone at night or early morning, especially in Chuuk. Cover your knees.
Risks, scams and laws
Main risks
- Higher crime in Chuuk, especially at night
- Strong currents; dive with reputable operators
- Typhoons, floods and droughts
- Dengue outbreaks
Laws visitors break by accident
- Heavy fines and long prison terms for any drug offence
- Taking artefacts from WWII wrecks is illegal
Quick answers
Is Micronesia safe for tourists?
Crime is low overall but higher in Chuuk and at night where alcohol is involved. Sexual assaults have been reported; currents and limited medical care are other concerns.
Is Micronesia safe for solo female travelers?
Avoid walking alone at night or early morning, especially in Chuuk. Cover your knees.
What is the emergency number in Micronesia?
Police 911 · Ambulance 911 · Fire 911 · All emergencies 911.
Sources
- World Bank: intentional homicides
- US State Department travel advisory
- FSM Visitors Board
- UK FCDO travel advice: Micronesia
- Smartraveller: Federated States of Micronesia
- World Bank open data
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