What it means in practice
90 days is about three months. If you arrive on 1 November 2026, your last legal day is 29 January 2027, because the arrival day is day one. Use the stay calculator for your own dates.
How the Marshall Islands counts your stay: 90 days from arrival for visa-on-arrival and EU/UK waiver travellers; US, FSM and Palau citizens have no time limit.
Before you go
Official details are shown in English.
- Visa on arrival — Cost: Free; Processing: Issued at the airport; Validity: Single visit; Stay: 90 days from arrival. Apply on the official site
- US ESTA or visa for transit via a US territory (optional) — Before booking, if you fly via Honolulu, Guam or another US territory; Per US rules. Most routes to Majuro pass through US territory, where US entry rules apply even in transit. Official site
At the border
Official details are shown in English.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond departure from the Marshall Islands, with a blank page for the stamp
- Confirmed return or onward ticket and any visa needed for the next destination
- Sufficient funds for the stay
- Proof of MMR vaccination for children aged 4 and under
- Declare cash over USD 10,000; birds, plants and fruit need Quarantine Division certification
How to avoid overstaying
- Go by your stamp or visa. The date the officer gives you is the one that counts, even if it is shorter than the maximum.
- Plan to leave a day or two early. With 90 days, book your exit before the last legal day so a cancelled flight doesn't push you over.
- Extend before you run out. Not allowed for visa-on-arrival and EU/UK waiver entries. Visa holders apply to the Division of Immigration before expiry; overstaying can lead to fines, detention or removal.
- What overstaying costs. Visa holders apply to the Division of Immigration before expiry; overstaying can lead to fines, detention or removal.
Good to know
Official details are shown in English.
- Departure tax of USD 20 is paid in cash at the airport.
- Exporting coral and turtle shell is illegal.
- An HIV test is required to stay longer than 30 days on a work or residence visa.
Questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?
Swiss citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands, but can get it on arrival, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in the Marshall Islands?
Up to 90 days, according to Bordr's data. 90 days from arrival for visa-on-arrival and EU/UK waiver travellers; US, FSM and Palau citizens have no time limit.
Can I extend my stay in the Marshall Islands?
Not allowed for visa-on-arrival and EU/UK waiver entries. Visa holders apply to the Division of Immigration before expiry; overstaying can lead to fines, detention or removal.
What do I need at the border in the Marshall Islands?
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond departure from the Marshall Islands, with a blank page for the stamp; Confirmed return or onward ticket and any visa needed for the next destination; Sufficient funds for the stay.
When was this checked?
Bordr last checked the entry rules for the Marshall Islands against official sources on 30 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the official source before you travel.
Sources and last check
Entry rules for this destination were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026. Visa-free days come from the passport matrix in the Bordr app, corrected where the official rules differ.
- RMI Division of Immigration — Visit RMI: visa and entry
- RMI Division of Immigration — visa exemption/waiver and visa-on-arrival list (as of March 2024)
- GOV.UK — Marshall Islands entry requirements
- Government of Canada — Marshall Islands travel advice
This page is general information, not legal advice. Entry rules change and border officers have the final say. Check the official government source for your destination before you travel.
Includes visa data from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), retrieved 1 November 2026; Bordr's official-source checks take precedence.
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