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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Marshall Islands

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Marshall Islands

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

31 passports visa-free
218 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Marshall Islands visitor entry: visa-exempt (Compact), visa on arrival, or V-1 visitor visa
Under the Compact of Free Association, US citizens and citizens of Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia need no visa for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with the RMI, including Pacific Islands Forum members, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea and EU states, can get a visa on arrival or visa waiver. Everyone else must get a V-1 visitor visa (up to 90 days, USD 100) before travelling. A B-2 business visa allows up to 90 days to investigate setting up a business.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Work permit (Labor Division) and E-1 employment visa
The Marshall Islands uses a two-track system: a work permit from the Labor Division under the Labor (Non-Resident Workers) Act 2006, then an E-1 employment visa from the Division of Immigration. For general work permits the employer must notify the Chief of Labor, advertise locally and show no qualified Marshallese citizen was found. The E-1 visa lasts up to 2 years, allows multiple entries and is tied to the named employer. US, FSM and Palau nationals are excluded from the work permit requirement under the Compact of Free Association.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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