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China visa for citizens of the Marshall Islands

Visa required

China requires citizens of the Marshall Islands to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Where citizens of the Marshall Islands apply for a visa for China

China has no embassy or consulate in Marshall Islands on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Chinese missions to Majuro are in Tarawa, Kiribati (665 km from Majuro), Port Vila, Vanuatu (2,784 km) and Suva, Fiji (2,912 km). China sets which of its missions takes applications from the Marshall Islands; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Chinese citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands

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Travel advice for China

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Citizens of the Marshall Islands planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of the Marshall Islands can stay in China

How long citizens of the Marshall Islands may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of the Marshall Islands apply

China has no embassy or career consulate in the Marshall Islands. Citizens of the Marshall Islands apply through a mission of China accredited to the Marshall Islands from abroad; the official visa portal of China names the right place.

China’s neighbours for citizens of the Marshall Islands

Tajikistan admits citizens of the Marshall Islands visa-free. Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea and Russia require citizens of the Marshall Islands to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Marshall Islands and China.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for China?

China requires citizens of the Marshall Islands to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of China in the Marshall Islands?

No. China has no embassy in the Marshall Islands. The nearest Chinese embassy is in Tarawa, Kiribati, 665 km from Majuro.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?

The Marshall Islands requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can citizens of the Marshall Islands enter China visa-free?

No; citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for China obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.