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Marshall Islands Visa Requirements for Kiribati Citizens

Visa on arrival · 90 days

Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands for stays of up to 90 days — no application is needed before the trip.

The RMI Division of Immigration's list gives a visa on arrival of 90 days from the date of arrival, fee waived, and requires a passport valid 6 months or more from the date of departure from the RMI, a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the RMI and the visas needed for the return or onward travel. Extensions, change of status, employment, study and research are not permitted.

“90 Days from date of Arrival Waived 1. 6mon+ passport validity from date of departure from RMI 2. Confirmed Return or Onward Ticket out of the RMI 3. Applicable Visas for Return or Onward travel out of the RMI Not Permitted: * Extensions *Change of Status *Employment *Study *Research”

Source: RMI Division of Immigration — Summary of countries entitled for visa exemption/waiver or visa on arrival (as of March 2024) · checked 2 Oct 2026

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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.

What the Marshall Islands visa rules mean for Kiribati travellers

Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands for stays of up to 90 days. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Visa on Arrival, which costs Free.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Marshall Islands applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • 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 …
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 1 blank page.
  • 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.
  • Vaccinations: Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) — children under 5: 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 t…

Marshall Islands entry rules compared

Marshall Islands lets 33 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 78 and requires an embassy visa from 87. Kiribati citizens are treated the same way as Australia, Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. Overall the Kiribati passport ranks #83 in the world with 79 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Oceania? With a Kiribati passport you can also visit 5 countries in the region without a visa, including Fiji, Micronesia, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Samoa.

In the other direction, Marshall Islands citizens can visit Kiribati visa-free for up to 90 days.

Flag of Marshall IslandsEntry 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Kiribati citizens need a visa for Marshall Islands?

Kiribati passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands for stays of up to 90 days — no application is needed before the trip. The RMI Division of Immigration's list gives a visa on arrival of 90 days from the date of arrival, fee waived, and requires a passport valid 6 months or more from the date of departure from the RMI, a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the RMI and the visas needed for the return or onward travel. Extensions, change of status, employment, study and research are not permitted.

How long can Kiribati citizens stay in Marshall Islands?

Up to 90 days. Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation and an entry ban.

How much does a Marshall Islands visa cost for Kiribati citizens?

Visa on Arrival: Free.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Marshall Islands?

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.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.