Marshall Islands:Visa Requirements

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Marshall Islands: Visa Requirements

Visa requirements may change. Always verify the latest information through official government sources.

Visa-Free Entry Requirements

  • In the time-limited visa exemption arrangements applied to ordinary passport holders, the passport must be valid for at least six months from the planned departure date from the Marshall Islands. The traveler must have a confirmed return or onward travel ticket. If a visa is required for the onward travel point, that visa must also be valid.
  • The traveler is expected to have sufficient financial means for the duration of the stay. Which documents prove financial sufficiency, the period that the bank statement must cover, and the minimum amount required are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • The permitted duration of stay may be 90 days or up to 90 days within any 180-day period, depending on the exemption arrangement applied. Different conditions may apply in some diplomatic, official, or special travel document arrangements.
  • Under the time-limited ordinary passport exemptions, the stay cannot be extended, immigration status cannot be changed, and work is not permitted. The prohibition on study applies if additionally specified in the relevant exemption arrangement.
  • Entry is only permitted at authorized entry points. The traveler may be required to complete an arrival and departure form, present a travel document, and submit to document inspection or passenger interview by the border officer. Officially recognized entry points include Amata Kabua International Airport, USAKA Airport, and designated maritime entry points at Majuro, Kwajalein, and Jaluit.
  • For children under five years of age, age-appropriate measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations must be up to date. An additional 'zero dose' measles-containing vaccine application is specified for infants aged six to eleven months. If proof of vaccination cannot be presented upon arrival, entry may be denied.
  • The number of blank pages required in the passport, the requirement for a machine-readable or biometric passport, special rules regarding damaged passports, travel health insurance, and minimum insurance coverage are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • A departure fee of 20 US dollars per person is applied when leaving the country.

Visa on Arrival Requirements

  • A visa on arrival is issued upon arrival for travelers traveling with an ordinary passport who are entitled to benefit from this facility. The passport must be valid for at least six months from the planned departure date from the Marshall Islands.
  • The traveler must have a confirmed return or onward travel ticket. If a visa is required for the onward travel country, a valid visa must also be presented. Sufficient financial means to cover the stay must be available; a specific bank balance, account statement period, or daily minimum amount is not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • A visa on arrival permits a stay of up to 90 days from the date of arrival. In the central visa table dated March 2024, the visa on arrival fee is shown as exempt.
  • The period of stay granted with a visa on arrival cannot be extended and cannot be converted to another immigration status. Work, formal study, or research activity cannot be carried out with this permit.
  • The traveler must complete the entry form at the authorized entry point and submit to border control. Immigration officers may request documents or explanations regarding the passport, ticket, onward travel entitlement, purpose of visit, and financial sufficiency.
  • For children under five years of age, evidence showing that age-appropriate measles-containing vaccinations are up to date must be carried. The 'zero dose' application is also specified for infants aged six to eleven months.
  • The number and size of photos, number of blank passport pages, travel health insurance, biometric data, payment method, and standard processing time for a visa on arrival are not specified definitively in the central official source.

Consular Visa Application Requirements

  • Travelers who do not fall under a visa exemption or visa on arrival must obtain a visa before travel. The application is submitted to the Immigration Department while the applicant is outside the Marshall Islands. Applications may be sent via email, mail, through a third party, or by direct submission using downloadable forms. The online WebApp portal is not yet shown as an active application system.
  • The application form must be completed legibly by typewriter, computer, or ink pen. All questions must be answered; explanatory answers must be given for fields that do not apply. Correction fluid must not be used, and the applicant must sign and date their own form.
  • The form requests first and last name, previous or alternative names, date and place of birth, gender, marital status, occupation, nationality, address, telephone, and email information. Passport number, place and date of issue, expiration date, purpose of travel, address or contact person in the Marshall Islands, planned arrival and departure dates, requested length of stay, previous visa and travel history must also be reported.
  • The applicant must answer questions regarding health status, contagious diseases, criminal record, deportation, and previous entry refusal. The names, relationship, dates of birth, countries of birth, and nationalities of children recorded in the passport and traveling together must be written on the form.
  • The applicant declares that they have sufficient financial means, that the return or onward travel ticket is fully paid, that they will leave the country before the authorization period expires, and that they will not engage in unauthorized work or formal study activities. If a condition in the declaration cannot be accepted, the relevant statement must be crossed out and a signed letter explaining the reason must be attached.
  • The passport must be valid for at least six months and a clear, color copy must be submitted. The specific passport pages to be copied and the number of blank pages required in the passport are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • The general application form includes a photo space. The business, employment, general, and student visa checklists require two recent, color, passport-type photos. The exact number of photos for the visitor visa; the size, background color, date of capture, file format, and technical specifications of photos for all categories are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • Visitor visa: A completed, signed, and dated application form; a clear color copy of the passport valid for at least six months; a police certificate issued not more than three months ago; a medical fitness certificate not more than three months old; HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis test results; a full COVID-19 vaccination card according to the published checklist; a confirmed round-trip or onward travel itinerary and proof of accommodation must be submitted.
  • If staying with a friend or relative instead of a hotel, the passport copy and contact information of the host or main contact person are required. The applicant must submit a personal letter explaining the purpose and duration of the visit. The inviting person, company, friend, or relative must also provide a letter stating the purpose and duration of the visit and the responsibility undertaken regarding the applicant.
  • The visitor visa is valid for a single entry for up to three months. The maximum duration of stay is 90 days. The application fee is a non-refundable 100 US dollars. The accepted payment method and standard processing time are not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • Business and investment visa: In addition to the general form and passport documents, two recent color photos, a valid foreign investment business license, a local business license, a work permit if required, an immigration bond, and compliance documents from the relevant tax, revenue, social security, or municipal authorities may be requested. A regular business visa can be issued with multiple entries for up to two years. A temporary business visa can be issued for up to 90 days. The business visa application fee is a non-refundable 300 US dollars.
  • Employment visa: General form, foreign registration form, passport valid for at least six months, two recent color photos, a police certificate issued within three months, and a medical certificate issued within three months are required. The medical certificate must include HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis results.
  • Depending on the employee's status, a signed employment contract, approved work permit, labor bond receipt, social security card, tax and social security compliance letters, a letter from the employer confirming current employment, or a public service contract may be requested. Missionaries and volunteers are required to provide a contract or job description and an active duty letter. Foreign business owners may also be required to provide investment and business licenses. An employment visa can be issued with multiple entries for up to two years.
  • Student visa: General form, foreign registration form, passport valid for at least six months, two recent color photos, police and medical certificates issued within three months, a letter of acceptance from the educational institution, course enrollment document, and documents showing the source of financial support must be submitted. A birth certificate, letter of responsibility, immigration documents of the main applicant, and an immigration bond or confirmed return ticket may also be required. A student visa can be issued with multiple entries for up to one year.
  • General or family-related visa: Application form, foreign registration form, passport copy, two recent color photos, police and medical certificates issued within three months, marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, letter of responsibility, and the main applicant's passport, visa, and registration documents may be required. An immigration bond or confirmed return ticket may also be requested. A general visa can be issued with multiple entries for up to two years.
  • Diplomatic visa: Written notification must be given to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at least 48 hours before the planned arrival. The notification must include the traveler's name, arrival date, purpose of visit, and planned duration of stay; a copy of the valid passport must be attached. When conditions are met, a diplomatic visa can be issued upon arrival and may be valid for up to two years.
  • The Immigration Department has the authority to accept, reject, condition, modify, cancel, or withdraw the application. A bond to cover return or deportation costs may be required based on an assessment of the traveler's nationality and immigration risk. The standard amount of the bond is not specified definitively in the central official source.
  • The requirement for biometric data or fingerprints, general interview requirement, travel health insurance, minimum insurance coverage, general bank statement period, minimum bank balance, notarization, translation, apostille, and legalization conditions are not specified definitively in the central official source. How many days before travel the application must be made and the standard processing time are also not specified definitively in the central official source for categories other than the diplomatic notification.

Transit Visa Requirements

  • A transit visa must be obtained before travel and while the applicant is outside the Marshall Islands. The general visa application form must be completed in full, signed, and dated.
  • A valid passport, confirmed onward travel ticket, and a valid visa for the onward country if required must be presented. Under the general entry rule, the passport must be valid for at least six months.
  • The transit visa is single entry and permits a stay of up to three days. There is no automatic right to extend the transit period or convert it to another immigration status.
  • The application fee, payment method, number and size of photos required, standard processing time, travel health insurance, and how far in advance of travel the application must be made are not specified definitively in the central official source.
Population
35,075(2026 est.)
Official language
Marshallese, English
Government type
Mixed presidential-parliamentary republic
Continent
Oceania
Capital
Majuro
Currency
United States dollar
Area
181 km²
Phone code
+692

Marshall Islands: Key Destinations

The capital, Majuro, serves as the primary arrival point and main urban center. Most international flights land at Amata Kabua International Airport. Other significant settlements include Ebeye on Kwajalein Atoll.

The Marshall Islands offers unique cultural experiences rooted in traditional navigation and seafaring. Visitors can explore World War II historical sites and pristine coral reefs. The Bikini Atoll nuclear test site is a notable diving destination.

Travel between atolls typically involves small aircraft operated by Air Marshall Islands or local boats. Many visitors base themselves in Majuro and take day trips to nearby islands. Planning a multi-island itinerary requires flexibility due to limited transport schedules.