Marshall Islands visas
Whether you need a visa for the Republic of the Marshall Islands depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: citizens of some countries are visa-exempt or may be granted a visa on arrival or visa waiver, while others must obtain a visa before travelling. Entry, visas and permits are administered by the RMI Division of Immigration, which operates under the Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor and issues visas in accordance with the Immigration Act and its regulations. The route that applies to you depends on whether you are visiting, working, studying, joining family, doing business or seeking long-term residence.
Marshallese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Marshall Islands โ tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Marshall Islands to work โ the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Marshall Islands โ student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Marshall Islands.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Marshall Islands as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Marshall Islands long term โ residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Marshallese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Marshall Islands โ key facts
- Visa authority
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration (Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- United States Dollar (USD)
- Time zone
- Marshall Islands Time (MHT), UTC+12
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources ยท last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only โ not legal advice.
