Oceania
Marshall Islands
Remote coral atolls: Majuro's lagoon, Bikini Atoll's wreck dives and outer-island canoe culture. Friendly and low-crime, but facilities are basic, flights are few and healthcare is very limited.
- US travel advisoryLevel 1Exercise normal precautionsDetails
- Visa32 of 198passports can visit visa-freeDetails
- CurrencyUSDDollarDetails
- Price level95%of US prices (World Bank PPP)
- English3/5Common in tourist areas
- PlugsType A, B120 V, 60 HzDetails
- Emergency625-8666Police 625-8666 · Ambulance 625-4142
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled, filtered or boiled water; much water is collected rain and supplies run short in droughts.Details
- LGBTQ+LegalLegal, but attitudes are conservative and church-centred; avoid public displays of affection.Details
- DrivingOn the rightDrive up to 30 days with your home licence or an IDP; carry it while driving.
When to visit Marshall Islands
December–April is drier with steady trade winds. May–November is wetter and more humid.
Good to know
Entry
- Many passports get a visitor visa on arrival with proof of an onward ticket; arriving without one risks fines or deportation.
- Your passport needs 6 months' validity and a blank page.
- A US$20 departure tax must be paid in cash at the airport.
- Connecting via Guam or Honolulu needs US entry approval (ESTA or visa).
Laws visitors break by accident
- Exporting coral and turtle shell is illegal
- Severe penalties for any drug offence
Etiquette
- Women should cover knees and shoulders
- Swim in shorts and a T-shirt near villages
- On outer islands, pay a courtesy visit to local leaders first
Tipping
Not expected.
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Marshall Islands
- Smartraveller: Marshall Islands
- World Bank open data
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