The Marshall Islands' Division of Immigration lists US, Palauan and Micronesian citizens as visa-exempt with no period restrictions; waives visas for 90 days (in any 180-day period) for EU member countries and the United Kingdom, and for 90 days for Taiwan and Guatemala; gives a 90-day visa on arrival, fee waived, to citizens of the countries on its list of those with diplomatic relations or Pacific Islands Forum membership; and says all other nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling, with a USD 100 non-refundable fee for the Visitor's Visa.
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Visas & entry authorisations
Visa on Arrival
Fee
Free
Processing
—
Stay per entry
90 days
Waived: the Division of Immigration says visitors from countries eligible for a visa on arrival are exempt from the USD 100 fee. Australia's Smartraveller says you must pay a cash departure fee in US dollars when you leave.
Visitor Visa (V-1)
Fee
100 USD
Processing
—
Stay per entry
90 days
Non-refundable application fee for the Visitor's Visa (V-1); the Division of Immigration says all nationalities not exempt or eligible for a visa on arrival or visa waiver must obtain a visa before travelling.
Entry requirements
Passport validity
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.
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.
Yellow fever certificate
The Marshall Islands' Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism says cholera and yellow fever immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas.
The 42 countries WHO lists as a yellow fever risk
Requirements normally count any country you have been in shortly before arrival, not only where you boarded.
International Health Regulations (2005), Article 36 and Annex 7; WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1, 18 November 2022 (revised 3 January 2023)
Country in a nutshell
Currency
United States dollar (USD, $)
Safety — Generally safe
The UK government says crime rates are low, but there is a risk of petty crime, including break-ins and non-violent theft, and that medical facilities are very limited. Australia's Smartraveller says assaults also occur, that feral dogs are common and can attack, and that travelling by boat, especially on open waters between atolls, can be hazardous.Verified Oct 3, 2026 · Source: gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Emergency numbers
Police: 625 8666 · Ambulance: 625 4142
Languages
Marshallese, English
Time zone
UTC+12
Driving side
right
International Driving Permit
The Marshall Islands' Motor Traffic Act 1986 (§112) lets a non-resident over 18 drive for thirty days from entry on a valid licence from their home state, territory or country. No official source we could read states whether an International Driving Permit is required.
Canada's travel advice says the rainy (or monsoon) season extends from July to November, and that severe rainstorms can cause flooding and landslides.
Tips & warnings
The RMI Division of Immigration says US citizens are fully exempt from visa requirements under the Compact of Free Association, and its list gives them no period restrictions. It says US citizens enjoy specific exemptions regarding RMI entry visas, though work registration is still required, and that under the Compact RMI citizens may live and work in the US.
The UK government says medical facilities are very limited, and advises bringing sufficient supplies of prescription medicines and having comprehensive travel insurance which covers all medical costs, including medical evacuation.
Australia's Smartraveller says ATMs aren't available at the airport, so carry cash, and that you must pay a cash departure fee in US dollars when you leave.
Visa requirements by nationality
Visa requirements by nationality. Stay lengths are for ordinary tourist visits. Click a nationality for its full guide.
US citizens do not: the Division of Immigration says that under the Compact of Free Association US citizens are fully exempt from visa requirements, and its list gives them, and citizens of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, no period restrictions. EU member countries and the United Kingdom get a visa waiver for 90 days in any 180-day period, and Taiwan and Guatemala for 90 days; citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with the Marshall Islands, including Pacific Islands Forum members, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and South Korea, are eligible for a visa on arrival or visa waiver. All other nationalities must obtain a visa before travelling; the Visitor's Visa fee is USD 100, non-refundable.
How does the visa on arrival work?
The Division of Immigration's list gives citizens of the countries on its visa-on-arrival list 90 days from the date of arrival, with the fee waived. Everyone entering on a visa on arrival must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of departure, a confirmed return or onward ticket, any visa needed for the onward destination, and sufficient funds for the stay. Extensions, change of status, employment, study and research are not permitted.
How long can I stay in the Marshall Islands?
Up to 90 days under the visa waiver or the visa on arrival. For EU and UK citizens extensions, change of status and employment are not permitted; for Taiwanese and Guatemalan passport holders and visa-on-arrival holders, study is excluded as well. US citizens, and citizens of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, have no period restrictions.
Can Americans work in the Marshall Islands under the Compact?
Not on the Compact alone. The RMI Division of Immigration says that under the Compact US citizens enjoy specific exemptions regarding RMI entry visas, though work registration is still required.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
No official source we could read makes travel insurance a condition of entry. 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.
Sources & verification
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