Marshall Islands
United States
United States visa for citizens of the Marshall Islands
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Marshall Islands do not need a visa to travel to the United States.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mh.usembassy.gov
For longer stays: study, work and residence
US visas issued to citizens of the Marshall Islands
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 14 | 15 |
| Exchange (J) | 3 | 0 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 12 | 13 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 19 | 13 |
| Total | 48 | 41 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 63.2% | 35.7% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 41 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of the Marshall Islands, the 197th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 37%, transit and crew visas 32% and diplomatic and official visas 32%. That is 15% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (48).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of the Marshall Islands received 16, 6% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 35.7% for citizens of the Marshall Islands in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 63.2%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of the Marshall Islands anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in the Marshall Islands.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
Before travelling from the Marshall Islands to the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Marshall Islands can stay in the United States
No maximum stay in the United States is given in the data for citizens of the Marshall Islands; the border officer sets it on entry.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of the Marshall Islands
Mexico admits citizens of the Marshall Islands visa-free. Canada requires citizens of the Marshall Islands to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands
US citizens can enter the Marshall Islands without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between the Marshall Islands and the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of the Marshall Islands do not need a visa to travel to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?
US citizens can enter the Marshall Islands without a visa.
Can citizens of the Marshall Islands enter the United States visa-free?
Yes, citizens of the Marshall Islands can enter the United States without a visa.
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.