Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.
\n\nYour travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel:
\n\nNo travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
\n\nIf you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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\n\nThis information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Marshall Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
\n\nThe authorities in the Marshall Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Marshall Islands Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism or the Marshall Islands Visitors Authority (MIVA).
\n\nTo enter the Marshall Islands, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and one blank page for an entry stamp.
\n\nCheck with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
\n\nYou will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
\n\nWhen returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
\n\nBritish citizen passport holders with an onward or return ticket do not require a visa to enter the Marshall Islands for up to 90 days.
\n\nIf you are visiting, you will get a visa waiver on arrival. To work or study, you must apply before you travel.
\n\nTo apply for a visa, or for further enquiries contact Marshall Islands Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism or MIVA.
\n\nIf you’re travelling through a US territory to reach the Marshall Islands, you must apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). See USA travel advice.
\n\nYou must pay a departure tax of 20 US dollars in cash at the airport.
\n\nFor details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Marshall Islands guide.
\n\nTo enter the Marshall Islands, you must show proof children aged 4 and under have had the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. For details, see the Ministry of Health and Human Services.
\n\nThere are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of the Marshall Islands. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
\n\nDuty-free allowances for travellers aged 18 and over include:
\n\nYou must get certification from the Quarantine Division if you bring:
\n\nIt is illegal to export coral and turtle shell.
\n\nIt is illegal to import firearms, ammunition and drugs.
\n\nYou must declare cash in any currency worth more than 10,000 US dollars.
\n\n","slug":"entry-requirements","title":"Entry requirements"},{"body":"There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
\n\nUK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.
\n\nAlthough there’s no recent history of terrorism in the Marshall Islands, attacks cannot be ruled out.
\n\nCrime rates are low in the Marshall Islands, but there is a risk of petty crime, including break-ins and non-violent theft. Take the same precautions you would in the UK to protect your belongings.
\n\nThere are severe penalties for all drug offences, including long prison sentences and heavy fines.
\n\nSame-sex relationships are legal in the Marshall Islands.
\n\nRead more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
\n\nYour UK mobile phone will not work in the Marshall Islands. International roaming is not available. You can buy a Marshall Islands SIM card when you arrive.
\n\nWear a life jacket for canoeing, kayaking or fishing. Follow your dive centre’s safety advice when scuba diving and take local advice before swimming or snorkelling.
\n\nSee water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
\n\nThere is a risk of cyclones, floods and severe drought in the Marshall Islands, although they are rare.
\n\nCyclone season is normally from November to April, but cyclones can happen throughout the year. Severe weather may cause flooding, landslides and disruption to essential services and infrastructure.
\n\nMonitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and follow instructions issued by the local authorities.
\n\nFind out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.
\n\n","slug":"safety-and-security","title":"Safety and security"},{"body":"Before you travel check that:
\n\nThis is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
\n\nCall 625 4142 and ask for an ambulance.
\n\nContact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
\n\nAt least 8 weeks before your trip:
\n\nSee what health risks you’ll face in the Marshall Islands, including:
\n\nThe legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
\n\nRead best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.
\n\nMedical facilities are very limited. Make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance which covers all medical costs, including medical evacuation. Bring sufficient supplies of prescription medicines with you.
\n\nRead FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro.
\n\n","slug":"health","title":"Health"},{"body":"The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
\n\nAmbulance: 625 4142
\n\nPolice: 625 8666
\n\nContact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
\n\nFor refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.
\n\nFind out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
\n\nFCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:
\n\nSee how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
\n\nYou can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
\n\nTelephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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