Chuuk State laws regarding historic sites and antiquities can be found in Chapter 6.

For the research permit in Chuuk State, the following should be submitted:

1.  Letter of request for research.
2.  Research Proposal/plan
3.  An MOU between researcher and the State.

In addition to Chuuk State requirements, FSM National Immigration requires a Bio-data/Resume of the researcher and one (1) letter of recommendation.  Combined together, National and Chuuk state requirements and a letter by Chuuk HPO, a visa may be issued out for the duration of the research project.  Researchers may enter/leave multiple times during project.  Please note that this visa/permit only applies to non-FSM and non-USA Citizens. All non-FSM citizens should refer to the FSM National Cultural Policy.

Contact: Ranger Walter, Historic Preservation Officer and Peter Aten, Director, Commerce & Industry