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Marshall IslandsMarshall Islands visa requirements for Japan citizens (2026)
Visa on arrival. Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Marshall Islands. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Marshall Islands entry requirements for Japan citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Marshall Islands
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Easier alternatives for Japan passport holders
Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Japan passport than Marshall Islands, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.
| Destination | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | Visa-free | 90 days |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 45 days |
| China | Visa-free | 30 days |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days |
Marshall Islands at a glance for travellers
- 110 of 198 passports can enter Marshall Islands without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Japan passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 150 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Official portal | Marshall Islands – government portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Marshall Islands entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japan citizens need a visa for Marshall Islands?
Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the Marshall Islands. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Japan passport holders need for the Marshall Islands?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Japan passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to the Marshall Islands?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.