Marshall Islands Visa Policy

You should apply for a Marshall Islands visa to make your trips to the Marshall Islands. Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, diplomatic, and many other reasons.  

Following Persons are Exempted from Obtaining A Visa:

• Diplomats
• Members of International Organizations
• A crew member or passenger on a ship or private vessel that is planning to stay for up to 7 days
• Member of Visiting Force
• Diplomats’ official staff’s member
• Dependent persons of the exempted foreigner

Nationals from 64 countries are eligible to apply for a Visa on Arrival. These are the following nationals:

If your country is included neither in the list of eligible countries for Visa-free nor Visa on Arrival, you need to obtain a visa prior to arrival.

Foreigners need to pay a departure tax of approximately 20 USD at the airport.

Required Documents for Marshall Islands Visas

1. Application Form

• Duly completed application form

2. Two Photos

• Two recent passport size photos

3. Passport

• It must be valid at least 6 months

4. Travel Itinerary

• Copy of round-trip or onward flight ticket reservations
• Confirmed Hotel Booking or,
• Invitation letter from the host in the Marshall Islands
  • Host’s contact details and passport (copy)

5. Proof of Financial Means

• Sufficient funds to cover expenses in the Marshall Islands

6. Supporting Documents

• For Tourist Visa:
  • Marshall Islands Tourist visa is issued for applicants intending to visit the Marshall Islands for tourism and sightseeing.
  • Visa is valid for 90 days.
    • The letter indicating the purpose and the duration of the visit, and the party which will take responsibility for the applicant
• For Visiting Family and Friends Visa:
  • Proof of relationship
  • Contact details of them
• For Business Visa:
  • It is issued to carry out business-related activities.
  • Visa is valid for up to 2 years.
    • The letter indicating the purpose and the duration of the visit
    • Approved Foreign Investment Business License or
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • Contact details of the business (address, phone number)
• For Medical Visa:
  • Name, address of the hospital, and doctor
• For Diplomatic Visa:
  • Even though diplomats are generally exempted from obtaining a visa, past experience shows that they have been required a visa for entry.
  • A diplomatic visa is valid for up to 2 years.
    • Diplomatic Note. It must be issued by the Republic of Marshall Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    • Notification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It should include the name of the applicant, duration, purpose of the visit.
    • Valid passport of a diplomat (copy)
• For Work Visa:
  • A work visa is issued to foreigners who intend to work in the Marshall Islands.
  • A work visa is valid for a period of maximum 2 years.
    • The Labor division will notify the Division of Immigration regarding the issue of work visa.
• For General Visa:
  • It is applied to the dependent (spouse, child) of the foreigners who work legally in the Marshall Islands.
  • It can also be issued for purposes that are not included in other visa types\
  • General visa is valid for up to 2 years.
    • The letter indicating the purpose and the duration of the visit. If the applicant is dependent, then of the parent’s/spouse’s (who works in the Marshall Islands) details must be included.
    • Marriage certificate (if the applicant is the spouse of a person who works in the Marshall Islands)
    • Birth certificate (if the applicant is the child of a person who works in the Marshall Islands)
• For Student Visa:
  • It is issued to foreigners who intend to study in the Marshall Islands.
  • Student visa is valid for up to 1 year.
    • Letter from educational institutions in the Marshall Islands indicating acceptance ad enrollment of the student in the upcoming academic year. It must be issued by a head of a school of college.
• For Transit Visa:
  • This visa applies to foreigners who wish to enter the Marshall Islands for an onward destination outside the country.
  • Transit visa is valid for 3 days.
    • Letter from the applicant
      • Duration of the visit and intended transit date must be included.
    • Copy of onward flight ticket reservation
• Original and Certified Copies of All Supporting Documents Must be Submitted

7. Police Record (if required)

• It must be issued within the last 3 months (from National Police)

8. Health Clearance (if required)

• It must show that the applicant is not suffering from HIV/AIDS and TB
• It must be issued within the last 3 months

9. Payment Receipt

• Receipt of application fee payment