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Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia are four states, from Yap with its stone money to Kosrae with its jungle, while Chuuk is known for its sunken fleet. Everything is priced in dollars, costs are high because of shipping, and housing for foreigners is limited. It is hot and humid all year, rain is frequent, and typhoons pass more often near the western islands. English is used officially, work is tied to the public sector and fishing, and healthcare is basic, with complex cases flown to Guam.
Facts about the destination
Tropical
Climate
Entry and visas6
- Nomad visa
- No such programme
- Work visa
- With restrictions
- Student visa
- No such programme
- Retirement visa
- No such programme
- Paid residency program
- No such programme
- Investment residency
- No such programme
Money and housing6
- Tax system
- Territorial
- Income tax, maximum
- up to 10%
- Налог удерживается с зарплат по плоской двухступенчатой шкале (до 10%), корпоративная часть считается отдельно.
- Price per square metre
- $700 per m²
- Property ownership for foreigners
- Not allowed
- Конституция запрещает владение землёй лицам без гражданства страны — доступна только аренда.
- Special regime for new residents
- No
- Mortgage for non-residents
- No
Safety and environment6
- Air quality
- AQI 15
- Safety
- 4 out of 5
- Armed conflict
- None
- Healthcare
- 1 out of 5
- Internet
- 2 out of 5
- Insurance required for a visa
- No
Language and daily life4
- English
- 4 out of 5
- Russian-speaking
- 1 out of 5
- Banking
- 2 out of 5
- MIR cards
- No
Legalization9
- Years to permanent residency
- Practically unavailable
- Years to citizenship
- 5 years
- Гражданство наследуется по происхождению; натурализация иностранца законом практически не предусмотрена, поэтому срока резидентства для неё не существует.
- Remote work for foreign clients
- No
- Citizenship by investment
- No such programme
- Hiring a foreigner
- Hard
- Ease of legalization
- 1 out of 5
- Second passport kept after naturalisation
- No
- Citizenship for a child born here
- Not granted
- Fast-track naturalisation
- No
Climate and region3
- Climate
- Tropical
- Kind of destination
- Passport only
- Соглашение о свободной ассоциации с США работает в одну сторону: оно даёт микронезийцам право жить и работать в США, а приезжему никаких прав на территории самой федерации не добавляет.
- Region
- Oceania
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