The U.S. dollar is the standard currency throughout Micronesia and all major credit cards are accepted in most stores, hotels and tourists establishments. Tipping is expected at the standard US rate of 10 percent in most major hotel and resort areas. Micronesia stretches accross three time zones. No visa is required to visit the Marshalls, FSM, Palau, and the Northern Marianas for a stay of up to 30 days. U.S. citizens have a free entry.
Negotiations are currently underway to include the Philippines.
Other countries not on the visa waiver program need a valid U.S. visa. Continental Micronesia, Micronesia's regional airline and subsidiary of Continental Airlines, fly more than 128 flights a week to more than 23 destinations throughout Asia, Micronesia and the Pacific. These include direct flights to Bali, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Philippines, and Taiwan.