Marshall Islands visa options for Poland passport holders
Tourist / short stay
Visa-free · up to 90 days
Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days.
Visa types & longer-stay routes for Marshall Islands
Rules are written for non-Marshallese foreign nationals; US, Palau and FSM citizens enter freely under the Compact, so these routes mainly concern other nationalities.
- Most nomadsTourist
Visa-free entry / visa on arrival (short stay)
Up to 90 days for most; US/Palau/FSM effectively unlimited; EU/UK 90 days within any 180-day period (verify by nationality)
- Insurance
- RecommendedNot required - no mandatory travel-medical insurance is published, but coverage is strongly recommended given remote Pacific location and limited local healthcare
- Good for
- Tourists and short-stay visitors. US, Palau and FSM citizens enter freely (effectively unlimited); EU/UK get 90 days per 180; Taiwan 90 days; ~70 countries (Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, etc.) get a free visa on arrival.
- Requirement
- Passport valid 6+ months, proof of sufficient funds and an onward/return ticket; many visa-on-arrival nationals must also present a recent police record and a health clearance showing freedom from HIV/AIDS and TB
- Tourist
Visitor Visa (V-1) - pre-arrival
Up to 3 months; reported as ~30 days initially, extendable by a further ~60 days for a small fee (approx US$10) - verify
- Insurance
- RecommendedNot required (not specified in official fee/document list), but recommended
- Good for
- Nationals not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival, who must apply to the Director of Immigration in Majuro before travelling for tourism or short visits
- Requirement
- Application form, two photos, passport bio page, passport valid 6+ months, proof of funds, onward/return ticket, police record (within last 3 months) and health clearance (HIV/AIDS and TB free); non-refundable processing fee approx US$100
- Business
Business Visa (B-1)
Up to 2 years (official Immigration listing); some sources cite up to 180 days per entry - verify
- Insurance
- RecommendedNot required / not specified; recommended
- Good for
- Foreign nationals doing business in the RMI, typically tied to an approved Foreign Investment Business License (FIBL)
- Requirement
- Approved FIBL plus standard documents (passport 6+ months, police record, health clearance); non-refundable processing fee approx US$300
- Work
Employment Visa (E-1)
Up to 2 years (renewable)
- Insurance
- OptionalNot specified in official sources; verify employer/health-coverage obligations
- Good for
- Foreign nationals taking up employment with a local sponsoring employer
- Requirement
- Employer sponsorship and an associated work permit; employer assumes responsibility for compliance and repatriation costs. Standard documents (passport, police record, health clearance) apply - confirm exact fee with Immigration
- Study
Student Visa (S-1)
Up to 1 year (renewable per studies)
- Insurance
- RecommendedNot specified in official sources; recommended
- Good for
- Foreign nationals accepted by an accredited local educational institution
- Requirement
- Confirmed admission to a recognised RMI school/college and proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs; standard passport/police/health documents apply - confirm fee with Immigration
- Residence
Residence Visa (R-1)
Up to 5 years (per official Immigration listing)
- Insurance
- RecommendedNot specified in official sources; recommended
- Good for
- Foreign nationals seeking longer-term residence in the RMI (long-stay; no dedicated retirement or investor-residence program is published)
- Requirement
- Granted at Immigration's discretion; pathways are limited and case-specific. Standard documents (passport, police record, health clearance) apply - contact RMI Division of Immigration for current criteria and fees
- Transit
Transit Visa (T-1)
Up to 3 days
- Insurance
- OptionalNot required; not specified
- Good for
- Travellers transiting the Marshall Islands en route to another destination
- Requirement
- Onward ticket and valid travel documents; passport valid 6+ months
Figures are sourced from the RMI Embassy, the official RMI Division of Immigration and the RMI UN Mission; verify with Marshall Islands Immigration before travel as policy can change. Last checked: 2026-06.
Last verified June 2026
Visa-free isn’t insurance-free
Whatever route you take into Marshall Islands, your entry stamp never includes health cover. Many longer-stay visas also require proof of insurance before they’re granted. That part is on you — and it’s what we actually do.
Poland → Marshall Islands: frequently asked
- Do Poland passport holders need a visa to visit Marshall Islands?
- Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.
- Can a Poland passport holder live or work long-term in Marshall Islands?
- Yes, via a long-stay visa. Marshall Islands has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.
- Do I need travel insurance for Marshall Islands?
- Entry to Marshall Islands never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended.
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Visa rules can change at short notice and depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination’s embassy or the IATA Travel Centre before you book. Visa-free entry never includes travel health insurance. That’s still on you.