Moving to United States from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Micronesia, Federated States of to United States — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Micronesia, Federated States of to United States, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
20 ↑ 5% vs 2022

people moved from Micronesia, Federated States of to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Micronesia, Federated States of to United States.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
US
6.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
US
14.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
US
$13,473
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
US
36.1

United States 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

FM
54.0
US
14.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
US
13.6t

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on environment, though United States leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FM
5.7
US
37.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FM
40.0%
US
92.0%

United States performs significantly 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

FM
16.2%
US
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
US
$73,600

United States performs significantly 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

FM
74.4 yrs
US
80.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
US
5.2

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

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting United States

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

United States passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from United States?

Internet is rarely the blocker — United States has 37.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is United States safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United States is 6.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

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

United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United States, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. United States scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in United States?

Both Micronesia, Federated States of and United States share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

FM US
Population 101,009 337,341,954
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +691 +1
Time zones 2 11
Emergency number 911