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.
Local Resources:
- National Disaster Management Office
- RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services Facebook Page
- Other links:
- COVID-19 Traveler Information page on travel.state.gov
- CDC page on COVID-19
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Country Information and Travel Advisory page
