Marshall Islands · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for the Marshall Islands?
Entry rules for the Marshall Islands by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC, checked .
In brief
Citizens of 31 countries and territories can visit the Marshall Islands without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 62 get a visa on arrival. Everyone else, 104 nationalities, needs a visa; some have another route with a residence permit or another visa, shown below.
- Visa-free
- 31
- On arrival
- 62
- eVisa or ETA
- 0
- Visa required
- 104
About 3.8 bn people (47% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to the Marshall Islands: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.
Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DCUnited Kingdom: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)Report a change
Most common
India
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
Marshall Islands entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free | 90 days in any 180 | 27 | Germany, France, Italy, Spain | Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC |
| Visa-free | 90 days | 1 | Taiwan | Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC |
| Visa-free | No period restrictions | 3 | United States, Micronesia, Palau | Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC |
| Visa on arrival | 90 days | 62 | India, Indonesia, Brazil, Russia | Division of Immigration, Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor |
| Visa required | As granted | 104 | China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh | Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC |
Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: Germany, France, Italy and 24 more
Visa waiver; passport valid 6 months, return or onward ticket; no extension, no work.
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC, checked United States, Palau, and Federated States of Micronesia, European Union (EU) Countries, and Republic of China, Taiwan.
Visa-free for 90 days: Taiwan
Visa waiver; no extension, no work or study.
TaiwanSource: Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC, checked United States, Palau, and Federated States of Micronesia, European Union (EU) Countries, and Republic of China, Taiwan.
Visa-free (no period restrictions): the US, Micronesia and Palau
Visa exempt, fee waived; no period restriction per the Division of Immigration summary.
Micronesia
PalauSource: Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC, checked United States, Palau, and Federated States of Micronesia, European Union (EU) Countries, and Republic of China, Taiwan.
Visa on arrival for 90 days: India, Indonesia, Brazil and 59 more
USD 100 fee; passport valid 6 months, return or onward ticket; no extension, work or study.
Andorra
Argentina
Australia
Azerbaijan
Barbados
Belize
Brazil
Brunei
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Egypt
Fiji
Georgia
Guatemala
Iceland- India
Indonesia
Israel
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Nauru
New Zealand
Norway
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Thailand
Türkiye
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City- Vietnam
Source: Division of Immigration, Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor (RMI), checked VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA) – RMI Diplomatic Ties
Visa required: China, Pakistan, Nigeria and 101 more
Apply before you travel at an embassy or consulate of the Marshall Islands, or the visa centre it names.
Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Armenia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
China
Comoros
Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras- Hong Kong
Iran
Iraq
Jamaica
Jordan
Kenya
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Moldova
Montenegro
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
North Macedonia
Oman- Pakistan
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Qatar
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe- Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Uganda
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC, checked Citizens from ALL OTHER countries not listed in A or B above must apply for visa PRIOR TO traveling to the Republic.
Or, for all of them: Exempt from visa only as a cruise ship or private vessel passenger staying less than 7 days. Stay: less than 7 days.
Source: Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC, checked member of the crew or passenger on any cruise ship or private vessel that will remain in the Republic for less than 7 days
Where to apply
A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Marshall Islands, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
- Visa, passport and immigration information (RMI Embassy, Washington)
- Summary of countries entitled to visa exemption or visa on arrival (RMI Division of Immigration, PDF)
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
Most searched passports
FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit the Marshall Islands?
It depends on your passport: 31 nationalities are visa-free, 62 get a visa on arrival and 104 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?
Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (90 days); USD 100 fee; passport valid 6 months, return or onward ticket; no extension, work or study. (Division of Immigration, Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor (RMI), checked 31 Oct 2026).
Do US citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?
No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit the Marshall Islands visa-free for up to no period restrictions (Visa exempt, fee waived; no period restriction per the Division of Immigration summary.) (Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington DC, checked 31 Oct 2026).
Sources and changes
- Visa, passport and immigration information (RMI Embassy, Washington)
- Summary of countries entitled to visa exemption or visa on arrival (RMI Division of Immigration, PDF)
- All groups checked against Division of Immigration, Ministry of Justice, Immigration and Labor (RMI). No change since.
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