Marshall Islands
Japan
Japan visa for citizens of the Marshall Islands
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mh.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in the Marshall Islands
- Embassy of Japan in Majuro Today 09:15–11:45, 13:15–16:45
Japan has 1 mission in the Marshall Islands, with its embassy in Majuro.
Japanese citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands
JapanMarshall Islands Visa on arrival Marshall Islands visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from the Marshall Islands to Japan, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Marshall Islands can stay in Japan
How long citizens of the Marshall Islands may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Marshall Islands apply
In the Marshall Islands, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Majuro, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands
Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Marshall Islands, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Japan?
Citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Where is the Japanese embassy in the Marshall Islands?
The Japanese embassy in the Marshall Islands is in Majuro.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?
Japanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in the Marshall Islands, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Marshall Islands enter Japan visa-free?
No; citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.