Marshall Islands
MHLThe Marshall Islands is a sovereign Pacific nation in free association with the United States under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), granting Marshallese citizens the right to live and work in the US without a visa—an exceptional migration benefit rarely matched by other small-nation passports. The country uses the US dollar as its sole currency, eliminating currency risk for American-linked businesses and expatriates.
It operates as an internationally recognised ship and corporate registry, making it one of the world's top flag-of-convenience states. Low-lying atolls face acute climate-change vulnerability, with sea-level rise threatening long-term habitability. Healthcare and infrastructure remain limited, and most residents rely on remittances and US federal assistance.
- Naturalisation
- 5 years
- Tax system
- Residence Based
- Currency
- United States Dollar (USD)
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Capital
- Majuro
- Region
- oceania
- Population
- 42,000
- Cost-of-living
- 72 /100
Passport Rank
#84
Visa-Free
107
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Marshall Islands passport has visa-free access to 107 destinations. See the full Marshall Islands passport breakdown →
Passports that enter Marshall Islands without a prior visa (109)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Immigrating to Canada from Marshall Islands
Current IRCC processing times for Marshall Islands nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | No processing time available |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | No processing time available |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-09-22 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
Country Details
- Capital
- Majuro
- Currency
- United States Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- Marshallese, English
- Population
- 42,000
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 5 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Tropical oceanic; consistently warm and humid with a wet season from May to November
- GDP per capita
- $8,489
- Life expectancy
- 67.08 yrs
- Population growth
- -3.43%/yr
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
Indices
Cost of Living
72
Safety
55
Healthcare
28
Quality of Life
32
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Residence Based
- Territorial Taxation
- No — worldwide income taxed for residents
- Naturalisation
- 5 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
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| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majuro | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ebeye | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaluit | — | — | — | — | — |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Visitor
- Work Permit
- Investor
- Family
- Student
- Authority
- Attorney General's Office - Immigration
- Official Portal
- www.rmiembassyus.org
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- Language Test
- No
- Civic Test
- No
- Oath Required
- No
- Dual Allowed
- No
- Fee
- —
- Processing
- —
Safety
GPI Rank
—
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Regulators & official sources
Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Marshall Islands, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.
Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
RMI EmbassyOfficial consular guidance for visa, passport and immigration information, including visitor entry evidence, exemption or arrival handling, V-1 visitor visa and B-1 business visa fee references.
Related Guides
Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa routes
Official visa and residence routes for Marshall Islands, indexed from Visa Atlas. Each links to its government source. This is a licensed external index, distinct from our own curated visa guides.
Short-term / business
Visa Exemption or Visa on Arrival Check
Short-term / businessMarshall Islands short-stay entry check for travellers covered by visa exemption, visa waiver or visitor visa on arrival handling.
Visitor Visa (V-1)
Short-term / businessMarshall Islands V-1 visitor visa for nationals who must obtain a visa before travelling to the Republic.
Investor
Business Visa (B-1)
InvestorMarshall Islands B-1 business visa for individuals with an approved Foreign Investment Business License.
Sources & last verified
Route index from Visa Atlas (CC BY 4.0), as of 2026-09-12. Each route links to its official government source.
Sources & last verified
- Last verified