Moving to Micronesia, Federated States of from Japan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Japan to Micronesia, Federated States of — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Japan to Micronesia, Federated States of, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Japan to Micronesia, Federated States of, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
47 ↓ 2% vs 2015

people born in Japan live in Micronesia, Federated States of · UN DESA

Who's moving to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Top countries of origin for Micronesia, Federated States of's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Japan and Micronesia, Federated States of stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

JP
0.2
FM
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

JP
2.7
FM
14.1

Japan performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

JP
$5,365
FM
$482
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

JP
26.1
FM
9.6

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

JP
12.0
FM
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

JP
7.8t
FM
0.0t

Japan generally does better on environment, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

JP
37.2
FM
5.7

Japan performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JP
2.6%
FM
16.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
FM
$3,800

Japan performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JP
84.8 yrs
FM
74.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
FM
21.9

Japan generally does better on family life, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan and Micronesia, Federated States of. To live, work, or study long-term in Micronesia, Federated States of, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Micronesia, Federated States of's immigration authority.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Japan passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.
Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Japan

Visa Required
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders need a visa to enter Japan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Micronesia, Federated States of?

With 5.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Micronesia, Federated States of can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Japan and Micronesia, Federated States of.

Is Micronesia, Federated States of safe for expats?

Japan performs better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.

How is healthcare in Micronesia, Federated States of compared to Japan?

Japan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Micronesia, Federated States of, compared to 26.1 in Japan. Micronesia, Federated States of scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).

What language do they speak in Micronesia, Federated States of?

The official language in Micronesia, Federated States of is English. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP FM
Population 124,214,766 101,009
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Japanese English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +81 +691
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 110