How to buy a Federated States of Micronesia passport? A simple guide for you

So, I’ve got this story to share about how I managed to get my hands on a Federated States of Micronesia passport. Sounds crazy, right? But stick with me, it’s a wild ride.

It all kicked off when I was going through some old stuff and found out that there are a few ways to get citizenship in Micronesia. Turns out, if you’ve lived there for five years, you’re pretty much in. Or, if you’re hitched to a Micronesian, that works too. And get this, being a permanent resident also does the trick. I was none of these, but it got me thinking.

I figured, why not give it a shot? First thing I did was dig up the application form for a passport. You wouldn’t believe how much paperwork is involved. I printed it out and started filling in all my details. It felt like writing a novel, honestly.

Next, I had to make a payment for the new passport fee. It cost me 50 bucks. I got a money order for that, ’cause who uses cash for this kind of thing? It was payable to the FSM National Treasury. I made sure all of it was correct before sending it off.

Then came the tricky part, getting two identical passport photos. I tried taking them myself, but let’s just say I’m no photographer. Ended up going to one of those photo booths in a drug store. The photos were terrible, but they met the requirements.

Now, for the big step, I had to send in my application. I bundled up the form, the money order, and the photos. I also had to find my old, expired passport and sent it together with my application form. I double, triple-checked everything, made sure not to send my I-94 form, and mailed it to the address I found online for the FSM passport office.

The waiting game was the worst. Every day I checked the mail, hoping to see that official-looking envelope. It felt like forever, but finally, one day, there it was. I ripped it open, and there it was, my new Federated States of Micronesia passport.

It was a long, confusing process. Here’s a quick rundown of what I had to do:

• Filled out the application form. A lot of details, but I got through it.
• Paid the $50 fee. Money order was the way to go.
• Got passport photos. Not my best look, but they worked.
• Sent in my old passport. Said goodbye to an old friend.
• Mailed everything in. To some address I found online.
• Waited. And waited some more.
• Got the passport! It finally arrived!

So, there you have it. That’s how I, a regular guy, ended up with a passport from the Federated States of Micronesia. It wasn’t easy, but hey, it’s a great story to tell at parties.