Marshall Islands Visa: Requirements, Types, Fees & How to Apply
Start your applicationIt depends on your passport. Most travelers from the United States do not need a visa to visit the Marshall Islands. U.S. citizens can stay in the Marshall Islands for up to 90 days visa-free. A visa does not guarantee entry — border officials make the final determination at the port of entry.
the Marshall Islands visa at a glance
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Official processing
- 1-3 days
- Validity / stay
- Same validity as visa on arrival
- Visa types
- 4
Do you need a visa for the Marshall Islands?
While no visa is required, it is essential to have a valid passport for your travel. Ensure that your passport is at least six months from expiration upon your arrival. You may also want to prepare additional documentation like proof of return flights and accommodation arrangements.
the Marshall Islands visa types
- Visa-free
- Tourism, business — Up to 90 days
- Visa on arrival
- Tourism, business — Up to 90 days
- eVisa
- Tourism, business — Same validity as visa on arrival
- Transit visa
- Passing through to a third country — Per transit rules
Who is eligible
Whether you need a visa for the Marshall Islands depends on your nationality:
Your legal residence also matters. Apply through the embassy or visa authority responsible for your country of residence.
Visa-exempt nationalities can enter the Marshall Islands visa-free for short stays — typically up to 90 days for tourism, up to 180 days for business.
Visa-required nationalities may apply for an eVisa or visa on arrival where eligible.
The Marshall Islands e-visa program is not open to everyone but selected nationalities only.
Documents required for a the Marshall Islands visa
What the consulate expects in your file. The controlling checklist is always the one published for your country of residence.
- Valid passportVisa-free entry · at least six months from expiration upon arrival.
- Proof of return or onward travel ticketVisa-free entry · Proof of return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation arrangementsVisa-free entry · Proof of accommodation arrangements.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stayVisa-free entry · Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Valid passporteVisa / visa on arrival · at least 6 months validity.
- Completed visa application formeVisa / visa on arrival · Completed visa application form.
- Two recent passport photographseVisa / visa on arrival · Two recent passport photographs.
- Bio page of passporteVisa / visa on arrival · Bio page of passport.
- Current email address for deliveryeVisa / visa on arrival · Current email address for delivery.
- Cover letter or invitation letter where applicableeVisa / visa on arrival · Cover letter or invitation letter where applicable.
- Police report covering the last three monthseVisa / visa on arrival · Police report covering the last three months.
- Medical records to show freedom from certain ailmentseVisa / visa on arrival · Medical records to show freedom from certain ailments.
- Application feeeVisa / visa on arrival · Application fee.
the Marshall Islands visa fees and processing time
- Government fee
- Passed through at cost, no markup
- Expedify processing fee
- Shown before you start
- Validity / stay
- Same validity as visa on arrival
- Official processing
- 1-3 days
Government fees are passed through at cost. Processing times are the authority's official estimate, stated as a fact — not a delivery promise.
How to apply for a the Marshall Islands visa
The official route, step by step.
Confirm you need a visa
Check whether your nationality is visa-exempt. If you are a US citizen or eligible national, you may not need a visa.
Ensure your passport is valid
at least six months from expiration upon arrival. Your visa validity is tied to your passport; if the passport expires, the visa will expire automatically.
Prepare supporting documents
proof of return flights, accommodation arrangements, and sufficient funds.
Enter the Marshall Islands
present your passport and supporting documents at the port of entry.
Applying yourself vs. with Expedify
The authority decides your visa either way. The difference is how much of the process you carry.
Research
- Apply yourself
- Check Marshall Islands' requirements yourself
- With Expedify
- We confirm what you need for your route
Document check
- Apply yourself
- Common errors cause refusals
- With Expedify
- Pre-reviewed before submission
Appointments
- Apply yourself
- You book and attend yourself
- With Expedify
- We prepare your application and guide you
Status tracking
- Apply yourself
- You check the embassy portal
- With Expedify
- We track and notify you at every step
Government fee
- Apply yourself
- Same
- With Expedify
- Same — passed through at cost, no markup
At the border: what to expect
A visa lets you present yourself for entry — it does not guarantee admission. Entry into the Marshall Islands is decided by immigration officials at the port of entry.
Entry requirements
- Valid passport — at least six months from expiration upon arrival.
- Return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of accommodation arrangements.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
- Copy of e-visa where applicable.
Conditions of stay
- Stay length is set by the officer at entry — it can be less than your visa's maximum.
- A tourist visa is not a work permit — no employment.
- No full-time study on a tourist visa.
- Depart before your permitted stay ends; overstaying is an immigration violation.
Common reasons a the Marshall Islands visa is refused
Knowing these before you apply reduces your risk.
Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
documents that don't match your application form.
Insufficient financial means
evidence that doesn't clearly cover your trip.
Unclear travel purpose
an itinerary that doesn't explain where you're going and why.
Health or legal grounds
failure to meet medical or police report requirements.
Frequently asked questions
the Marshall Islands visa questions, answered.
More for your the Marshall Islands trip
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About this service
Expedify is a private application-assistance service, not a government agency, embassy, or consulate. Visas are granted solely by the destination country's authorities, and no third party can influence or guarantee a decision. Our agency fee covers preparation, review, and tracking of your application, and is separate from any consular fee. The information on this page is general guidance, not legal or immigration advice — requirements change and vary by nationality. Always confirm with the official embassy or consulate of the country you're visiting.