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Marshall Islands Travel Guide

Trek Zone
83°F
Thursday
83°F
Friday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Marshall Islands?

12

December

Shoulder
season

1

January

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Marshall Islands for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Did you know?

The surface area of Marshall Islands is 70 mi², which puts the country in position number 211 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Majuro (MH) and Washington D.C. (US) is 7042 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Majuro click here

Majuro
Majuro
Laura
Ebeye
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
7042
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Marshall Islands on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

US Dollar (USD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 USD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.95164
1.05082
GBP
0.78361
1.27614
Update: 11 Dec 2024

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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Currency

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Marshall Islands.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment
This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
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visiting flagMarshall Islands for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

  • Allowed stay: Unlimited
  • Departure fee applies.
  • U.S. citizens may live and work freely in the Marshall Islands under the Compact of Free Association.

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In Marshall Islands the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

201 / 231
Ranking
59 190
Marshallese 92.1%, mixed Marshallese 5.9%

Area

211 / 230
Ranking
70 mi²

Life expectancy

117 / 196
Ranking
74.4
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 72.1women 76.8

Median age

38 / 157
Ranking
23.8
Average age of population expressed in years.men 23.6women 23.9

Population growth

68 / 172
Ranking
1.37%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

17 / 131
Ranking
98.3%
Ability to read, write and count.men 98.3%women 98.2%

GDP

154 / 194
Ranking
4 146 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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