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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Marshall Islands citizens need a visa for United States?

Visa-free

Citizens of Marshall Islands can visit United States visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Marshall Islands vs United States: passport comparison

Marshall Islands

75

visa-free countries

Global rank: #85 · mobility 133

United States

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #40 · mobility 166.1
74

countries both Marshall Islands and United States can enter visa-free together

Marshall Islands + United States: passport compatibility

68%

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

Where Marshall Islands and United States travel together — by entry type:

74 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
63 access differs

Where Marshall Islands and United States 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 (74)

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US visa refusals for Marshall Islands citizens

The US State Department publishes the refusal rate for B visas (tourism and business) separately for each nationality. We took the two most recent fiscal years — so you see not just the level, but which way it is moving.

35.7%
of B-visa applications from Marshall Islands citizens were refused in FY2025
+4.4 pp above the all-country median (31.3%)
-27.5 pp year-over-year: FY2024 was 63.2%, now 35.7%
#88strictest of 197 countries
141of 197 countries saw refusals rise year-over-year

The “adjusted” refusal rate follows the State Department methodology used for the Visa Waiver Program: it covers B-1/B-2 visas (tourism and business) and no other categories. For countries with few applicants the percentage swings between years — an artefact of small numbers, not of policy. The median and rank are our own calculations on top of the official figures. Source: U.S. Department of State  ·  All countries →

How long the interview queue is in Marshall Islands

Even when a visa is available in principle, everything comes down to the appointment. The State Department publishes the wait until the next free slot at every consulate — we broke that down by country.

under 2 weeks
until the next free B1/B2 interview slot — at the Majuro post
The all-country median is under 2 weeks.
under 2 weeks Majuro · student visas: under 2 weeks

Snapshot of State Department data taken July 2026. Waits shift weekly with consular workload — check the official figure before you apply. Mapping consular posts to countries and picking the best wait per country is our own work. Source: U.S. Department of State

How the entry rule changed: Marshall Islands → United States

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

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

0passports gained easier entry to United States
1passports saw United States tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Marshall Islands 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 →

United States: good to know

Washington, D.C.

Capital

US Dollar (USD)

Currency

Eastern Time (UTC-5)

Time zone

+1

Calling code

A, B

Power plug

120V / 60Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

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Documents you'll usually need for United States

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-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Marshall Islands citizens need a visa for United States?
Citizens of Marshall Islands can visit United States visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Marshall Islands or United States?
The United States passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 75. Global rank: Marshall Islands #85, United States #40.
Where can Marshall Islands and United States citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 74 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for United States?
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 Marshall Islands and United States?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Marshall Islands passport ranking

Where else the Marshall Islands passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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