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.
Visiting Marshall Islands
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Life in Marshall Islands
Money
2
Currency
US Dollar
USD
US Dollar
Tax
8–12%
Income tax (national)
Wages and salaries tax: 8% on the first US$10,400 a year (prorated at US$200 a week) and 12% on the excess, from 1 October 2025.
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Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors, researchers, volunteers and people exploring business in the Marshall Islands.
Eligibility
Visa exempt
You can enter without a visa if you fall into one of the listed groups, such as RMI, US, Palau or FSM citizens.
- US citizens and citizens of Palau and FSM (Compact of Free Association)
- US contractor personnel and official dependants
- Diplomats on official missions and persons with ministerial exemption
Official wording
RMI citizens; US citizens and citizens of Palau and FSM (Compact of Free Association); US contractor personnel and official dependants; diplomats on official missions; persons with ministerial exemption.
Visa on arrival / waiver
You can get a visa on arrival or waiver if you are a citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with the RMI.
- Includes Pacific Islands Forum members, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea and EU states
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade keeps the full list
Official wording
Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with the RMI, including Pacific Islands Forum members, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, South Korea and EU member states. The full list is kept by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
General entry requirements
Show a passport valid at least 6 months from your intended departure date, plus the other listed entry documents.
- Confirmed return or onward ticket
- Visas for your next destination
- Sufficient funds
- Not excluded under section 114 of the Immigration Act 2006
Official wording
Passport valid at least 6 months from the intended departure date, confirmed return or onward ticket, visas for the next destination, sufficient funds, and not excluded under section 114 of the Immigration Act 2006.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPrior visa
- Document checklistCompleted visa application form (2025 revised)
- FeesV-1 visitor visa
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- 1 more requirement
- 6 documents
- 2 fees
- 5 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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