The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions.
Kaselehlie, Mogethin, Ran annim, Lenwo (KaMoRaLe) and welcome to the official website of the Australian Embassy in Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).
We invite you to access the resources and information contained on this website or contact us on [email protected] and Phone: +691 320 5448 if you wish to make a general inquiry.
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Voting in the 3 May 2025 Federal Election
The Australian Federal Election has been announced for Saturday 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at on overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian Embassy Pohnpei according to this schedule below:
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Thursday 24 April |
9.00am to 4.30pm |
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Friday 25 April |
9.00am to 4.30pm |
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Monday 28 April |
9.00am to 4.30pm |
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Tuesday 29 April |
9.00am to 4.30pm |
Please note that all times are local to this polling place.
If you are overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can visit the AEC website to apply for a postal vote.
Postal vote packs will be sent to you by international courier from Australia commencing three weeks before polling day. The latest date to request an overseas postal vote from the AEC is 6pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025. Please note this may be too late for your postal vote to reach you and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you provided an email address or phone number when applying for a postal vote, you will receive an automatic notification when it is dispatched.
If you did not provide an email address or phone number and your postal vote does not arrive within 10 days from the date you submitted your application, call the AEC on +61 2 6160 2600.
You can mail your completed postal vote to the Australian Embassy Pohnpei or drop it off in person no later than 4.30pm, Tuesday 29 April.
You can also return your postal vote directly to the AEC in Australia. The cost to return your postal vote by courier or mail to the Australian Embassy Pohnpei or to the AEC in Australia is your responsibility.
For your postal vote to be counted it must be completed before 6pm AWST time 3 May 2025, and received by the AEC in Australia by 6pm Friday 16 May 2025 AEST.
Further information
You must be enrolled to vote. You can enrol, update your details or check your details on the AEC website.
If you can't vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.
Find additional information on the election and voting at these websites:
Smartraveller.gov.au.
Direct Aid Program (DAP)
The DAP round is CLOSED. The next round will open around July 2025.
The DAP is a flexible small grants program (between $10,000 and up to $20,000 per grant). It aims to support small-scale sustainable development projects and activities that involve local communities. Where possible, community members should participate in the design, development and implementation of the project.
Applications should be submitted online visit: https://fsm.embassy.gov.au/phpi/110110.html
For more information email [email protected] or phone: (691) 320-5448.
Australian Scholarship Awards
Applications for Australia Awards Scholarships and Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships for study in 2026 are now open.
Visit Study in Australia and Scholarships (embassy.gov.au)
For any scholarship enquiries, please email [email protected]
Pacific Engagement Visa
The Pacific Engagement Visa is a new permanent residence visa available for eligible citizens of participating Pacific countries and Timor-Leste. Up to 3,000 Pacific Engagement Visas are available each year through a ballot process.
Visit https://www.pev.gov.au/pacific-engagement-visa-overview
For further information or enquiries, please contact your local PEV Support Service team at: [email protected]
Opening hours
The Embassy is open from 8:30am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday except for public holidays.
Phone: +691 320 5448 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fsm.embassy.gov.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/AustralianEmbassyPNI
