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US visa requirements for Marshall Islands citizens (2026)

Visa-free. No. Marshall Islands passport holders do not need a visa for the United States for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

Visa-free, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

US entry requirements for Marshall Islands citizens

Requirement
Visa-free
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to US

  • Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
  • Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for

Official fees

ItemOfficial fee
ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)US$40 (raised from $21 on 30 Sep 2025; the official site currently charges $40.62)

Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.

Recent rule changes for US

  • 2025-09-30: ESTA fee increased to US$40 under Public Law 119-21.

Good to know

  • Apply for ESTA only at esta.cbp.dhs.gov, third-party sites charge extra.
  • An approved ESTA is valid 2 years or until the passport expires.

US at a glance for travellers

  • 46 of 198 passports can enter US without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Marshall Islands passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 104 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesCBP: official ESTA website23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesFederal Register: FY2025 HR-1 fees (ESTA $40)23 Oct 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesUS State Dept: fees for visa services23 Oct 2026
Official portalU.S. Department of State – visas23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, United States entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Marshall Islands citizens need a visa for United States?

No. Marshall Islands passport holders do not need a visa for the United States for tourism. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.

What documents do Marshall Islands passport holders need for the United States?

Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.

Do Marshall Islands passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to the United States?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.