Is It Safe to Travel to Marshall Islands in 2026?
Marshall Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
The Marshall Islands, officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands, is an archipelagic country in Oceania. The sovereign state lies west of the International Date Line and north of the equator in the Micronesia region of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Is It Safe to Travel to Marshall Islands in 2026?
Marshall Islands is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. The Marshall Islands are generally a safe destination for travelers. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy. Review the Country Security Report for the Marshall Islands and the CDC website for the latest Travel Health Information. Consider purchasing travel insurance before your trip, including coverage for evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers may encounter minor challenges related to limited healthcare access and communication barriers, but overall safety is generally good.
Business travelers should be aware of potential logistical issues due to limited infrastructure but can generally operate without significant risk.
Families with children face minor health risks, such as dengue and leptospirosis, but overall safety is adequate with proper precautions.
Remote workers may find reliable connectivity in urban areas, but should be cautious of limited services and infrastructure in more remote locations.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Marshall Islands.
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▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Marshall Islands has an overall threat severity of 1.2 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 2.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 93/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Language
Marshallese / English
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Dengue: Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites.
- alertGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Marshall Islands
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More Marshall Islands Data
Free — 93/100 on the Freedom House index.
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