Please be advised that Consular operations at the U.S. Embassy in Majuro are temporarily suspended indefinitely. For U.S. citizens who urgently need to return to the United States and have an expired passport, please be aware that the United States is honoring U.S. passports that have expired on or after January 1, 2020 for direct …
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As previously announced, please be advised that, effective immediately, Consular services, including visa interviews and passport applications, are no longer available at Embassy Majuro. This disruption of services may continue for several months. Those requiring critical emergency services during this period should contact consmajuro@state.gov for further assistance. We will inform the public as soon as we …
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Consular Services, including visa interviews and passport applications, will not be available at Embassy Majuro after June 1. This disruption in services may continue for several months. For visas, only emergency and mission critical applications are being processed. Emergency visa applications include those requesting visas to transit the United States to return to their home …
Read More» COVID-19 Information Last updated: 02/01/2021 ***Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three calendar days of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the U.S. may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the …
Read More» Consular services will not be held on Tuesday, January 26, but will resume on Tuesday, February 2.
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Consular services will not be offered on Tuesday, November 17 or Tuesday, November 24 and will resume on Tuesday, December 1. Please note that visa interviews are only available for emergencies and other limited circumstances until further notice.
Read More» U.S. Embassy Majuro will not be holding regular consular hours on Tuesday, August 4.
Read More» Location: Republic of the Marshall Islands Event: This message updates information regarding the RMI suspension of incoming international travelers, which is now in effect until May 5, 2020. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of U.S. …
Read More» Location: Republic of the Marshall Islands Event: This message contains updated information. There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of U.S. personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a …
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FACT SHEET U.S. Assistance to the Republic of the Marshall Islands on COVID-19 The U.S. government continues to work closely with the government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Embassy Majuro is closely coordinating with U.S. interagency partners including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health …
Read More» MORGAN ORTAGUS, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON MARCH 24, 2020 The Department of State is rising to meet the historic challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, every day, all over the world. We have no higher duty than to protect American citizens, and have launched an unprecedented global effort to bring home our citizens from every corner of the globe. As of …
Read More» Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China …
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has issued travel restrictions for all persons travelling via air or sea from the People’s Republic of China, Macau, or Hong Kong. Travelers arriving from these areas will be denied entry into the Marshall Islands until March 2, 2020. Please click here for the January 31, 2020, RMI Health …
Read More» Health Travel Restrictions Issued by the Marshall Islands The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has issued inbound restrictions on travelers originating from or transiting through the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Travelers originating from or transiting the PRC must spend at least 14 days in …
Read More» Location: The Republic of the Marshall Islands Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Actions to Take: Keep a low profile. Be aware …
Read More» The Ministry of Health and Human Services (MoHHS) of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has issued an International Travel Advisory to prevent the import of measles to the RMI. Effective immediately, citizens and foreign residents of the RMI between the ages of six months and 62 years (adults born in or after 1957) …
Read More» Please note that Consular services will be closed on Tuesday, August 20 due to operational issues. As such, we will be unavailable to process passport applications, applications for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, or visa applications on this day. Regular services will resume on Tuesday, August 27.
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Location: Marshall Islands, Ebeye Event: Dengue fever epidemic On August 7, 2019, the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (GRMI) issued a State of Health Emergency due to a dengue fever outbreak on Ebeye island. Ebeye is conducting an island-wide clean-up of potential mosquito breeding areas. U.S. citizens should also note that the GRMI …
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U.S. Embassy Majuro is recruiting Citizen Liaison Volunteers (CLVs) to participate in the American Liaison Network. Formerly known as the “Consular Warden Program,” the American Liaison Network is a key component of the U.S. Embassy’s efforts to ensure the safety and security of U.S. citizens in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). U.S. Embassies …
Read More» U.S. embassies and consulates overseas assist the Selective Service System with its registration program abroad. At this time, the Selective Service System online registration site is temporarily unavailable for overseas registrants. For security reasons, overseas registrants should complete the form below and mail it to the Selective Service System at the following address: Selective Service …
Read More» The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, located at Mejen Weto, Oceanside, will be closed for routine Non-Immigrant Visa and American Citizens Services appointments from April 3, 2018 through April 13, 2018. Emergency U.S. citizen services will continue during that time. The Consular Section will re-open for routine appointments on April 16th. For questions, please …
Read More» Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Accordingly, the total passport fee for such applicants will increase by …
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DATE: September 21, 2017 TO: Department of State – CA/OCS/ACS/EAP FROM: American Embassy, Majuro TAGS: CASC SUBJECT: DEATH: Disposition of Remains Report REF: 7 FAM 260 Part I. Name of Country Marshall Islands Part II. U.S. Embassy Information U.S. Embassy, Majuro Address: Mejen Weto, Long Island, Majuro 96960 Phone: (692) 247-4011 Fax: (692) 247-4012 State Department Country Specific Information State Department Travel Information Register …
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Primary Elections Begin This Month – Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at FVAP This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who is on the …
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VOTING IN 2018 U.S. ELECTIONS Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election …
Read More» Please be advised that the Social Security Administration – Manila will be closed tomorrow, December 13, 2017 for an offsite event/activity. Regular Operations will resume on Thursday, December 14, 2017. Kindly send/forward inquiries to FBU.Manila@ssa.gov <mailto: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov
Read More» Beginning January 1, 2018, the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) will provide an email-to-fax conversion service for voters who have difficulty sending election materials to States that do not accept emailed documents. Voters in States that allow for email submission of registration requests, and return of voted ballots, should send those materials directly to their election …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to the South Pacific region about the ongoing threat of tropical cyclones affecting the area. While tropical cyclones in the South Pacific may occur throughout the year, the current South Pacific Tropical Cyclone Season begins onNovember 1, 2017, and ends April 30, 2018. U.S. citizens …
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The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the city of Marawi, Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago including the southern Sulu Sea, and to exercise extreme caution when traveling to other regions of Mindanao, due to terrorist threats, insurgent activities, and kidnappings. Similar threats also occurred throughout the Philippines in 2017. …
Read More» As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …
Read More» Important Notice Regarding Social Security: Starting October 1, 2017, if you reside in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and have questions regarding services provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in Manila. For more information on their services and how to contact them, please …
Read More» Starting Tuesday, July 11, 2017 all routine consular services provided at the Embassy of the United States of America in Majuro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands will be conducted on Tuesdays (if a public holiday falls on a Tuesday, appointments will be moved to Wednesday). Non-immigrant visa appointment slots will be available at 8:30am …
Read More» The Embassy’s American Citizen Services section will be on Kwajalein to process passport applications and other American Citizens Services. (Bldg 730, Rm 135 (conference room 2) at the following times: 12 July: 0900-1200 and 1300-1700 13 July: 0900-1200 and 1300-1700 If you are applying for new passports, please bring your passport photos with you.
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those …
Read More» 1.The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens not to travel to North Korea/the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). U.S. citizens in the DPRK are at serious risk of arrest and long-term detention under North Korea’s system of law enforcement. This system imposes unduly harsh sentences for actions that would not be considered crimes …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This Travel Alert expires on September 1, 2017. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to …
Read More» As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September …
Read More» United States Embassy Majuro Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Upcoming Repairs to Fiber Optic Cable Could Disrupt Internet and Telephone Service December 22, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Majuro informs U.S. citizens living in Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia), the Kwajalein Atoll (Marshall Islands), the Majuro Atoll (Marshall Islands) and throughout the Republic of the …
Read More» The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is implementing significant changes to the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) program under the PATH Act of 2015 . The new law means that any ITIN not used on a federal tax return at least once in the last three years will no longer be valid as of January 1, 2017 for use on …
Read More» The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals, events, and outdoor markets. This Travel Alert expires on February 20, 2017. Credible information indicates the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da’esh), …
Read More» United States Embassy Majuro Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Upcoming Repairs to Fiber Optic Cable Could Disrupt Internet and Telephone Service October 28, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Majuro informs U.S. citizens living in Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia), the Kwajalein Atoll (Marshall Islands), the Majuro Atoll (Marshall Islands) and throughout the Republic of the …
Read More» United States Embassy Majuro Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Upcoming Repairs to Fiber Optic Cable Could Disrupt Internet and Telephone Service October 14, 2016 The U.S. Embassy in Majuro informs U.S. citizens living in Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia), the Kwajalein Atoll (Marshall Islands), the Majuro Atoll (Marshall Islands) and throughout the Republic of the …
Read More» The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, located at Mejen Weto, Oceanside, will be closed for routine Non-Immigrant Visa and American Citizens Services appointments from October 18th through October 27th. Emergency U.S. citizen services will continue during that time. The Consular Section will re-open for routine appointments on November 1st. For questions, please contact the …
Read More» The Office of the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has declared a state of emergency due to severe drought conditions caused by the recent El Niño Southern Oscillation. According to the RMI government, rainfall across the RMI is below 50 percent of average in the first quarter of 2016, and lack …
Read More» Please be aware that NOAA Guam has issued a high surf advisory for Majuro that remains in effect for east-facing reefs. Hazardous surf of 10 to 12 feet will persist along east facing shores through Saturday. The advisory goes on to state that coastal inundation of 1 to 2 feet are possible along east facing shores …
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