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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Japan citizens need a visa for Marshall Islands?

Visa on arrival

Japan citizens can get a visa on arrival for Marshall Islands — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

VISAXSAug 2026
Visa on arrival
Japan → Marshall Islands
allowed

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Japan vs Marshall Islands: passport comparison

Japan

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #24 · mobility 168.8

Marshall Islands

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #85 · mobility 133
73

countries both Japan and Marshall Islands can enter visa-free together

Japan + Marshall Islands: passport compatibility

68%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Japan and Marshall Islands travel together — by entry type:

73 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
64 access differs

Where Japan and Marshall Islands can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (73)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Marshall Islands is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Japan → Marshall Islands

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Japan → Marshall Islands rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Japan passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Japan goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Marshall Islands

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Japan citizens need a visa for Marshall Islands?
Japan citizens can get a visa on arrival for Marshall Islands — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Japan or Marshall Islands?
The Japan passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Japan #24, Marshall Islands #85.
Where can Japan and Marshall Islands citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 73 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Marshall Islands?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Japan and Marshall Islands?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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