This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Marshall Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in the Marshall Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Marshall Islands Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism or the Marshall Islands Visitors Authority (MIVA).
\n\nTo enter the Marshall Islands, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and one blank page for an entry stamp.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nWhen returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
\n\nBritish citizen passport holders with an onward or return ticket do not require a visa to enter the Marshall Islands for up to 90 days.
\n\nIf you are visiting, you will get a visa waiver on arrival. To work or study, you must apply before you travel.
\n\nTo apply for a visa, or for further enquiries contact Marshall Islands Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism or MIVA.
\n\nIf you’re travelling through a US territory to reach the Marshall Islands, you must apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). See USA travel advice.
\n\nYou must pay a departure tax of 20 US dollars in cash at the airport.
\n\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Marshall Islands guide.
\n\nTo enter the Marshall Islands, you must show proof children aged 4 and under have had the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. For details, see the Ministry of Health and Human Services.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Marshall Islands. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
\n\nDuty-free allowances for travellers aged 18 and over include:
\n\nYou must get certification from the Quarantine Division if you bring:
\n\nIt is illegal to export coral and turtle shell.
\n\nIt is illegal to import firearms, ammunition and drugs.
\n\nYou must declare cash in any currency worth more than 10,000 US dollars.
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\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in the Marshall Islands, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nCrime rates are low in the Marshall Islands, but there is a risk of petty crime, including break-ins and non-violent theft. Take the same precautions you would in the UK to protect your belongings.
\n\nThere are severe penalties for all drug offences, including long prison sentences and heavy fines.
\n\nSame-sex relationships are legal in the Marshall Islands.
\n\nRead more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nYour UK mobile phone will not work in the Marshall Islands. International roaming is not available. You can buy a Marshall Islands SIM card when you arrive.
\n\nWear a life jacket for canoeing, kayaking or fishing. Follow your dive centre’s safety advice when scuba diving and take local advice before swimming or snorkelling.
\n\nSee water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
\n\nThere is a risk of cyclones, floods and severe drought in the Marshall Islands, although they are rare.
\n\nCyclone season is normally from November to April, but cyclones can happen throughout the year. Severe weather may cause flooding, landslides and disruption to essential services and infrastructure.
\n\nMonitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and follow instructions issued by the local authorities.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
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