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Marshall Islands Visa Requirements for Sri Lanka Citizens

Visa required

Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Marshall Islands, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

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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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.

What the Marshall Islands visa rules mean for Sri Lanka travellers

Sri Lanka citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Marshall Islands. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Visitor Visa (V-1), which costs 100 USD.

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. Sri Lanka citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan and China. Overall the Sri Lanka passport ranks #174 in the world with 19 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

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

In the other direction, Marshall Islands citizens need eta to visit Sri Lanka.

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 Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Marshall Islands?

Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa for Marshall Islands, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Marshall Islands visa cost for Sri Lanka citizens?

Visitor Visa (V-1): 100 USD.

How do Sri Lanka citizens apply for a Marshall Islands visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Marshall Islands before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

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.

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