Marshall Islands visa requirements · checked 26 September 2026

Visa & Entry Requirements for Marshall Islands

Q: What documents do I need to enter the Marshall Islands?

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. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter the Marshall Islands. Return or onward ticket: 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. Proof of funds: 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.

Q: How long can I stay in the Marshall Islands without a visa?

Up to 90 days for every visa-free passport.

Most travellers can visit the Marshall Islands without going to an embassy: 33 passports enter visa-free and 78 get a visa on arrival.

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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Visa for Marshall Islands — requirements summary

Visa-free: 33 (17%)
Visa on arrival: 78 (39%)
Visa required: 87 (44%)

All travellers must meet the entry rules set by Marshall Islands, and they depend on your nationality. Find your passport below — you may be able to enter visa-free, or need an eVisa, a visa on arrival or a visa from an embassy.

Passport	Requirement	Max stay	Details
Afghanistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Albania	Visa required	—	Details →
Algeria	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Andorra	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Angola	Visa required	—	Details →
Antigua and Barbuda	Visa required	—	Details →
Argentina	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Armenia	Visa required	—	Details →
Australia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Austria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Azerbaijan	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Bahamas	Visa required	—	Details →
Bahrain	Visa required	—	Details →
Bangladesh	Visa required	—	Details →
Barbados	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Belarus	Visa required	—	Details →
Belgium	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Belize	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Benin	Visa required	—	Details →
Bhutan	Visa required	—	Details →
Bolivia	Visa required	—	Details →
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Botswana	Visa required	—	Details →
Brazil	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Brunei	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Bulgaria	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Burkina Faso	Visa required	—	Details →
Burundi	Visa required	—	Details →
Cambodia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Cameroon	Visa required	—	Details →
Canada	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Cape Verde	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Central African Republic	Visa required	—	Details →
Chad	Visa required	—	Details →
Chile	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
China	Visa required	—	Details →
Colombia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Comoros	Visa required	—	Details →
Costa Rica	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Côte d'Ivoire	Visa required	—	Details →
Croatia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Cuba	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Cyprus	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Czechia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Denmark	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Djibouti	Visa required	—	Details →
Dominica	Visa required	—	Details →
Dominican Republic	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
DR Congo	Visa required	—	Details →
Ecuador	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Egypt	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
El Salvador	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Equatorial Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Eritrea	Visa required	—	Details →
Estonia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Eswatini	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Ethiopia	Visa required	—	Details →
Fiji	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Finland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
France	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Gabon	Visa required	—	Details →
Gambia	Visa required	—	Details →
Georgia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Germany	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Ghana	Visa required	—	Details →
Greece	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Grenada	Visa required	—	Details →
Guatemala	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Guinea	Visa required	—	Details →
Guinea-Bissau	Visa required	—	Details →
Guyana	Visa required	—	Details →
Haiti	Visa required	—	Details →
Honduras	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Hong Kong	Visa required	—	Details →
Hungary	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Iceland	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
India	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Indonesia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Iran	Visa required	—	Details →
Iraq	Visa required	—	Details →
Ireland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Israel	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Italy	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Jamaica	Visa required	—	Details →
Japan	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Jordan	Visa required	—	Details →
Kazakhstan	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Kenya	Visa required	—	Details →
Kiribati	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Kosovo	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Kuwait	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Kyrgyzstan	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Laos	Visa required	—	Details →
Latvia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Lebanon	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Lesotho	Visa required	—	Details →
Liberia	Visa required	—	Details →
Libya	Visa required	—	Details →
Liechtenstein	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Lithuania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Luxembourg	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Macau	Visa required	—	Details →
Madagascar	Visa required	—	Details →
Malawi	Visa required	—	Details →
Malaysia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Maldives	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Mali	Visa required	—	Details →
Malta	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Mauritania	Visa required	—	Details →
Mauritius	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Mexico	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Micronesia	Visa-free	—	Details →
Moldova	Visa required	—	Details →
Monaco	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Mongolia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Montenegro	Visa required	—	Details →
Morocco	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Mozambique	Visa required	—	Details →
Myanmar	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Namibia	Visa required	—	Details →
Nauru	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Nepal	Visa required	—	Details →
Netherlands	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
New Zealand	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Nicaragua	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Niger	Visa required	—	Details →
Nigeria	Visa required	—	Details →
North Korea	Visa required	—	Details →
North Macedonia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Norway	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Oman	Visa required	—	Details →
Pakistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Palau	Visa-free	—	Details →
Palestine	Visa required	—	Details →
Panama	Visa required	—	Details →
Papua New Guinea	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Paraguay	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Peru	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Philippines	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Poland	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Portugal	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Qatar	Visa required	—	Details →
Republic of the Congo	Visa required	—	Details →
Romania	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Russia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Rwanda	Visa required	—	Details →
Saint Kitts and Nevis	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Saint Lucia	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Samoa	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
San Marino	Visa required	—	Details →
Sao Tome and Principe	Visa required	—	Details →
Saudi Arabia	Visa required	—	Details →
Senegal	Visa required	—	Details →
Serbia	Visa required	—	Details →
Seychelles	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Sierra Leone	Visa required	—	Details →
Singapore	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Slovakia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Slovenia	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Solomon Islands	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Somalia	Visa required	—	Details →
South Africa	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
South Korea	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
South Sudan	Visa required	—	Details →
Spain	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Sri Lanka	Visa required	—	Details →
Sudan	Visa required	—	Details →
Suriname	Visa required	—	Details →
Sweden	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Switzerland	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Syria	Visa required	—	Details →
Taiwan	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
Tajikistan	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Tanzania	Visa required	—	Details →
Thailand	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Timor-Leste	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Togo	Visa required	—	Details →
Tonga	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Trinidad and Tobago	Visa required	—	Details →
Tunisia	Visa required	—	Details →
Türkiye	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Turkmenistan	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Tuvalu	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Uganda	Visa required	—	Details →
Ukraine	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
United Arab Emirates	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
United Kingdom	Visa-free	90 days	Details →
United States	Visa-free	—	Details →
Uruguay	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Uzbekistan	Visa required	—	Details →
Vanuatu	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Vatican City	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Venezuela	Visa required	—	Details →
Vietnam	Visa on arrival	90 days	Details →
Yemen	Visa required	—	Details →
Zambia	Visa required	—	Details →
Zimbabwe	Visa required	—	Details →

Marshall Islands visa types, fees and processing times

Visa on Arrival

On arrival

Fee: Free
Max stay: 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)

Visa

Fee: 100 USD
Max stay: 90 days
Extension: Possible

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 for Marshall Islands

Passport validity

6 months

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.

RMI Division of Immigration — Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Blank passport pages

1 blank page

Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Marshall Islands entry requirements✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

The Marshall Islands' Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism says cholera and yellow fever immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas.

Republic of the Marshall Islands Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism — Health & Safety✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) — children under 5

11 months

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.

RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services — Measles International Travel Advisory, Issuance 02 (9 May 2023)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

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.

UK Foreign Office — Marshall Islands health✓ Checked 9 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

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.

RMI Division of Immigration — Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Proof of funds

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.

RMI Division of Immigration — Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Arrival Card and Customs Declaration

USD 10,000.

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.

UK Foreign Office — Marshall Islands entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

5 years

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.

Nitijela of the Republic of the Marshall Islands — Immigration Act 2006 (43 MIRC Ch. 1)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Marshall Islands visa requirements statistics

198

Passports covered

Most common: Visa required

Least common: Visa-free

17%

Visa-free access

Visa-free stays by length

90 days · 30 passports

Understanding Marshall Islands visa requirements

We track the entry rules of Marshall Islands for 198 passports. The most common situation is visa required, which applies to 87 passports (44%). 17% of passports can enter without a visa. The least common is visa-free (33 passports).

Entry categories for Marshall Islands

Visa-free entry: 33 passports can enter without a visa, for up to 90 days.
Visa on arrival: 78 passports get their visa at the airport or border.
Visa required: 87 passports must apply at an embassy or consulate.

What else you need to enter Marshall Islands

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.
Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter the Marshall Islands.
Return or onward ticket: 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.
Proof of funds: 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.

Open your passport in the table for the exact rules — maximum stay, fees, how to apply and the official source. Entry rules change at short notice: confirm with the embassy of Marshall Islands or its official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about Marshall Islands visas

Do I need a visa for the Marshall Islands?

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.

Do US citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?

US citizens can visit the Marshall Islands visa-free. Full rules for United States passport holders.

Do UK citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?

UK citizens can visit the Marshall Islands visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for United Kingdom passport holders.

Do German citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?

German citizens can visit the Marshall Islands visa-free for 90 days. Full rules for Germany passport holders.

What documents do I need to enter the Marshall Islands?

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. Travel insurance: No official source we could read states whether travel insurance is required to enter the Marshall Islands. Return or onward ticket: 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. Proof of funds: 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.

How long can I stay in the Marshall Islands without a visa?

Up to 90 days for every visa-free passport.

How many countries can visit Marshall Islands without a visa?

33 of 198 passports can enter Marshall Islands visa-free (17%). 78 more get a visa on arrival, and 87 need a visa from an embassy.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0) — official sources are linked on each passport page. Gaps filled from the Passport Index dataset (MIT).

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