COVID-19 Information - February 1, 2021 - U.S. Embassy in the Republic of the Marshall Islands

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 90 days preceding travel. Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Country-Specific Information

International travelers are not permitted to enter the Marshall Islands. There has been no community transmission of COVID-19 within the Marshall Islands, and activities are proceeding as usual.

COVID-19 Testing

Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in the Marshall Islands? Yes.
If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes. Results are typically available the next business day.
Appointments can be made by emailing either dr.funderwood2011@gmail.com or chocho_thein@yahoo.com. The cost is $5 for citizens of the Marshall Islands and $20 for those that are not citizens of the Marshall Islands.
For information on limited humanitarian exemptions to CDC’s requirement that all U.S. bound travelers present a negative COVID test, please review the following page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/covid-19_testing_required_US_Entry.html

COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

Has the government of the Marshall Islands approved a COVID-19 vaccine for use? Yes.
The United States Government does not plan to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to private U.S. citizens overseas. Please follow host country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is currently available at no cost at Majuro hospital.
Information from the CDC regarding COVID-19 vaccination.

Entry and Exit Requirements

Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? No, international travelers are currently prohibited from entering the Marshall Islands.

Movement Restrictions

Is a curfew in place? No
Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No

Transportation Options

Are commercial flights operating? Yes. Currently, United Airlines is offering approximately once a month a departing flight to Honolulu and a departing flight to Guam.
Is public transportation operating? Yes. Transportation has not been affected because the Marshall Islands has no public transmission of COVID-19.

Consular Operations

Regular ACS Services are offered on a walk-in basis on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:00. Those needing emergency services should call +692 247-4011 or email ConsMajuro@state.gov.
Only emergency and mission critical visa services are being offered. Visa applications are being accepted for third-country nationals that need to transit the United States to return to their home county. Interviews are conducted from 8:30-10:00 a.m. on Tuesdays.

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