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Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for the United States?

Citizens of the Marshall Islands don’t need a visa for the United States. You need a valid passport; border officers may ask for a return ticket and accommodation. For a longer stay you need a visa or an extension.

For citizens of the Marshall Islands: the passport opens 75 countries visa-free; Majuro — Washington, D.C.: ≈ 11,330 km, about 14.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

At a glance

No visa needed

Can I travel to the United States without a visa on a Marshall Islands passport?

Yes, citizens of the Marshall Islands don’t need a visa for the United States. A valid passport is enough.

United States visa rules at a glance

  • With a Marshall Islands passport you can visit 75 countries visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 49 with an e-visa; 44 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Marshall Islands passport ranks 86th of 199.
  • Marshall Islands passport: visa-free access to 75 countries; United States passport: 112.
  • Citizens of the Marshall Islands and the United States can travel together visa-free to 74 countries, for example: Kiribati, Micronesia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Palau, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, Tajikistan, Guatemala, Belize, and El Salvador.
  • A language both countries share: English.
  • Both countries use the same currency — US Dollar — so there is no need to exchange money.
  • Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Marshall Islands. Marshall Islands visa for citizens of the United States

Travelling to the United States: good to know

  • Majuro — Washington, D.C.: about 11,330 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 14.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −21 hours.
  • Local time: Majuro 12:00 — Washington, D.C. 15:00.
  • Local currency: US Dollar.
  • Languages: English.
  • United States is the 51st closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the Marshall Islands.
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Combine your trip

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Majuro — Washington, D.C.?

About 14.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 11,330 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with the United States?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −21 hours.

Do citizens of the United States need a visa for the Marshall Islands?

Citizens of the United States, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Marshall Islands.

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