Embassy
Embassy of Japan, Majuro
Majuro
Marshall Islands visa requirements for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in the Marshall Islands, for up to 90 days.
Passport
JPN
Japan
Going to
MHL
Marshall Islands
Visa on arrival
A free visitor visa for people with regular passports on the official list.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Japanese citizens in Marshall Islands
Visa on arrival for 90 days
- Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival for 90 days.
- For Kwajalein, get Entry Authorization from the United States Military.
- Japanese diplomatic or official passport holders can enter without a visa.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in the Marshall Islands.
Ways into Marshall Islands
Some visitors enter free. Others need a visa before travel.
Visa on arrival For your passportFree visa on arrivalA free visitor visa for people with regular passports on the official list.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Processing
- 0 days
How to apply
- Check your passport country on the arrival visa list.
- Bring your passport, tickets, destination visas and proof of money.
- Give your local address and documents on arrival.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days after departure
- Return or onward ticket
- Visas for your next destination
- Address in the Marshall Islands
- Proof of money for your stay
- You cannot extend, change visa type, work, study or research.
- No advance application is needed; border staff may ask for more information.
Other routeV-1 visitor visaA short visit visa for people who need approval before travel.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$100
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Fill in and sign the form while outside the country.
- Gather your documents and proof of payment.
- Email immigration@rmi.gov.mh, post your form, or use a representative.
- Wait for approval before travel.
- Show your approval and documents on arrival.
Documents required
- Completed visa form
- Passport valid 180 days after departure
- Birth certificate
- 2 recent passport photos
- Return or onward ticket
- Letter explaining trip and stay
- Hotel booking or host details
- Health certificate YES NEEDED. DELETE YES NEEDED. written accidentally
- Rules bar extensions and visa changes; ask Immigration about conflicting website advice.
- Ask Immigration which permission covers research or volunteer work.
Sources (8)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Division of Immigration: Visit RMI — visa and entry requirements
- Division of Immigration: Live & Work — permits, study, dependants and residence
- Official country list for visa exemption, waiver and visa on arrival, dated March 2024
- Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands in Washington: Consular information
- Immigration Act 2006
- Immigration Regulations 2009
- Division of Immigration: 2025 revised visa application form
- India–Marshall Islands agreement on visa exemption for diplomatic and official passports
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Japan
- MoneyUSD $
- Time+3h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Marshall Islands trip
- Laura beachesThese quiet beaches are on the far western side of Majuro Atoll.
- Alele Museum and Public LibraryThis small museum in Uliga displays local cultural objects. Look for stick charts used to remember wave patterns between atolls.
- Longar, ArnoThe area once had schools where young women learned about sexual life.
Scams to watch for in Marshall Islands
About Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands are a Pacific republic made up of 29 atolls and five islands above the equator.
- Capital
- Majuro
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Marshallese
- Time zone
- UTC+12:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +692
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Questions
Is entry to Marshall Islands restricted for Japanese citizens?
Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival for 90 days. Travel to Kwajalein needs extra authorization. Japanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival for a stay of 90 days. Visitors travelling to Kwajalein must hold an Entry Authorization issued by the United States Military.
Do japanese citizens need a visa for the Marshall Islands?
Japanese citizens get a visa on arrival in the Marshall Islands, for up to 90 days.
How long can japanese citizens stay in the Marshall Islands?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Marshall Islands visa at the airport?
Yes. Japanese citizens get the visa when they land in the Marshall Islands. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do marshallese citizens need a visa for Japan?
Marshallese citizens need a visa for Japan, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to the Marshall Islands?
Israel, Taiwan, Azerbaijan, Brunei Cambodia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Marshall Islands are easier for japanese citizens?
Kiribati, Micronesia, Palau, Fiji Vanuatu, and 3 more let japanese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Marshall Islands?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in the Marshall Islands?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Marshall Islands?
English and Marshallese.
How strong is the Japan passport?
It ranks #3 and reaches 159 destinations without applying ahead.
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