To study in any one of the universities in Micronesia, international students must get a Micronesian student visa depending on their country of origin. RocApply has made it easy for you to follow what documentation may be needed upon visa application on this guide! It is, however, advised to always check with the consulate/embassy/mission for more details on visa requirements.
To receive a Micronesian Student Visa, you must first get accepted into an educational institution in Micronesia. This is why it is important to apply through RocApply and secure a vacancy in any of the universities of your choice to proceed with an application for a visa. The student then has to apply at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authorization for your Student Visa.
Requirements of Student Entry in Micronesia
Any foreign national intending to enter into Micronesia for purposes of study should:
- Obtain a Micronesian visa (if applicable) to facilitate your entry into the country.
- Enter into Seychelles from and through only authorized ports of entry.
- Present a valid passport to the Immigration officer at the port of entry.
- Declare purpose of entry into the islands and the intended institution of training.
- Proceed to the designated immigration office after entry and obtain a student pass for study in Micronesia.
To start the Online application for a student visa, you are required to submit the following:-
- Email the consulate a passport copy showing your name, nationality, and date of birth.
- In your email, kindly state your current country of residence and attach copies of any other residency permits you have Pay the visa fee.
- If you have already completed this payment, please just attach the receipt
If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs authorizes the visa, you can then apply at one of the Embassies or Consulates of Seychelles near you by submitting the following documents:
- Proof of authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Your Birth Certificate
- Your high school diploma or other previous academic qualifications
- A medical report issued by a certified medical practitioner which states you are not infected with any contagious diseases. The report must have been issued within the last three months.
If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs authorizes the visa, you can then apply at one of the Embassies or Consulates of Seychelles near you by submitting the following documents:
· Proof of authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
· Your Birth Certificate
· Your high school diploma or other previous academic qualifications
· A medical report issued by a certified medical practitioner which states you are not infected with any contagious diseases. The report must have been issued within the last three months.
· Police clearance, issued within the last six months
· If you are under the age of 18: Authorization to travel from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Micronesiahas a strict visa policy, but only allows visa-free access to a handful of neighboring countries.
Important things to note
Once you submit the completed application, you have to wait for one to seven days for the application to be processed, although it may take longer depending on the specific Embassy/Consulate. After your application has been processed, you can pick up your visa during the pick-up hours.
Since different Embassies or Consulates may have their own rules and requirements, it is always advisable to contact them first. You’ll learn about whether you need to make an appointment, their opening hours, and their specific requirements.
ROCAPPLY DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an exhaustive list of required documents. The Micronesian authorities can ask you to submit any additional documents as they see fit during any stage of your application processing.
