Marshall Islands Entry Requirements
Visa, immigration, and customs information
Visa Requirements
Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.
Citizens of selected countries receive a 90-day visitor permit on arrival.
Permit is extendable once for 30 days at the Division of Immigration in Majuro. Fee payable in cash USD.
Passport holders from eligible countries apply online before travel.
Cost: Roughly mid-range compared with other Pacific island e-visas
Print the approval letter. Airlines will ask for it at check-in. ETA holders may extend for 30 days in Majuro.
Travelers not covered above must secure a visitor visa from an RMI embassy or representative mission.
Processing takes 5-10 business days. Applicants outside these cities may need to mail passports.
Arrival Process
Amata Kabua International Airport is the only port of entry for commercial flights. Expect a two-step process: health screening followed by immigration and customs.
Documents to Have Ready
Tips for Smooth Entry
Customs & Duty-Free
Marshall Islands customs enforces strict biosecurity due to fragile reef ecosystems.
Prohibited Items
- Fresh fruits, vegetables, soil, and seeds, pest risk
- Live coral, giant clam shells, turtle products, CITES enforcement
- Firearms, ammunition, and explosives, zero tolerance
Restricted Items
- Prescription narcotics, carry doctor letter and declare
- Drones, notify Office of the President for import permit before shipping
Health Requirements
No vaccinations are compulsory for travelers arriving directly from North America, Australia/New Zealand, or most of Asia, but up-to-date routine immunizations are strongly advised.
Required Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever, only if arriving from or transiting endemic zones within 6 days
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A & B
- Typhoid
- Tdap
- Measles-mumps-rubella
- Influenza (yearly)
Health Insurance
No statutory proof is required. But medical evacuation to Hawaii costs well above mid-range; most hotels and dive operators insist on coverage.
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Important Contacts
Essential resources for your trip.
Special Situations
Additional requirements for specific circumstances.
Minors need individual passports. If only one parent is present, carry notarized consent letter from the absent parent and the child's birth certificate. Airlines will ask before boarding.
Dogs and cats require an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture 30 days ahead, current rabies serology, and 10-day pre-travel quarantine in Hawaii. Reptiles and birds are banned.
Apply at the Division of Immigration, Majuro, before the initial permit expires. Supply local sponsor letter, bank statement, and USD cash fee. Maximum total stay is 180 days in any 12-month period without a resident visa.
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