Marshall Islands visa and entry requirements

The RMI Division of Immigration requires visitors entering on a visa on arrival or visa waiver to hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure from the Marshall Islands, and Visitor's Visa applicants a passport with at least 6 months' validity from the departure date.

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• Yellow fever (International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP)) — The Marshall Islands' Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism says cholera and yellow fever immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas.
• Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) — children under 5 (Proof of up-to-date MMR (or measles-rubella) vaccination) — The Ministry of Health and Human Services' measles travel advisory (Issuance 02, 9 May 2023) makes it mandatory for all incoming travellers that children under 5 have their MMR (or measles and rubella) vaccinations up to date, including the "zero dose" for infants aged between 6 and 11 months. Proof must be presented on entry or entry may be denied, though entry can be granted with an undertaking to receive the vaccinations within 48 hours of arrival. Only a physician's recommendation is accepted for an exemption.

No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter the Marshall Islands. The UK government says medical facilities are very limited and to make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance which covers all medical costs, including medical evacuation.

Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must hold a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Marshall Islands and any visa required for the onward destination; its visa-waiver list sets the same conditions, and Visitor's Visa applicants must include an itinerary with a confirmed return or onward ticket. The list sets no requirements for citizens of the United States, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.

Under its general entry requirements for the visa on arrival, the RMI Division of Immigration says all persons entering must have sufficient funds for the duration of their stay; Visitor's Visa applicants must give evidence of financial ability to support themselves during the stay. No official source we could read states a minimum amount.

• Arrival Card and Customs Declaration — No official source we could read describes the arrival or customs form. The UK government says you must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, and cash in any currency worth more than USD 10,000. (on arrival)

A person granted a visa or permit who is still in the Republic after it expires is there unlawfully. After more than 14 consecutive days unlawfully present, the person may be the subject of a removal order. Being unlawfully in the Republic is an offence punishable by up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both; the Act does not name the currency. A person deported or removed under the Act may not re-enter.

• Departure tax — 20 US dollars in cash, according to the UK government. Paid on departure.

  The UK government says you must pay a departure tax of 20 US dollars in cash at the airport. Australia's Smartraveller says you must pay a cash departure fee in US dollars when you leave.

• The UK government says it is illegal to import firearms, ammunition and drugs.