Central African RepublicMarshall Islands

Central African passport ยท policy checked 11 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

90

days

on a tourist visa

100

USD ยท visa fee

11

visa types

published by Marshall Islands

Embassy

apply in advance

How Central African citizens apply for a Marshall Islands visa

  1. Lodge your application at the Marshall Islands embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here โ†—

No advance visa with these documents

Marshall Islands admits Central African citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:

Visa-free ยท up to 7 days

Cruise ship passengers transiting or visiting for 7 days or fewer are exempt from visa requirements.

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Marshall Islands visa cost for Central African citizens

USD 100

Visitor Visa (V-1)

  • Visitor Visa (V-1)

    Typically up to 90 days stay; issued in advance via RMI Embassy / Division of Immigration

    USD 100

Marshall Islands visa types for Central African citizens

V1 Visitor VisaTourist

90 dayssingle entry

For foreign nationals visiting the Marshall Islands for tourism or personal travel. Covers short-term non-immigrant stays for leisure, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends.

V1 is the visitor visa category listed on the official RMI Division of Immigration applications page. Applicants not eligible for visa-on-arrival or visa-free entry must apply in advance. Fee of approximately $100 referenced in Embassy notes. Requires 6+ months passport validity, confirmed return/onward ticket, applicable visas for onward destinations, and proof of sufficient funds.

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Visa on Arrival (Visitor)Tourist

90 dayssingle entry

Allows nationals of eligible countries to obtain entry permission upon arrival at a Marshall Islands port of entry for short-term tourism or business visits without needing to obtain a visa in advance.

Available to nationals of countries listed in the official 'Summary of Countries Entitled for Visa Exemption/Waiver or Visa On Arrival' (March 2024 update). Fee is waived for all listed VOA-eligible countries. Stay is 90 days from date of arrival. Extensions, change of status, and employment are not permitted. Requires: 6+ months passport validity from date of departure, confirmed return/onward ticket, and applicable visas for onward destinations. Countries on the VOA list include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, India, South Korea, South Africa, Brazil, and many others. Pacific Island Forum members and countries with diplomatic relations with RMI are generally included.

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B1 Business VisaBusiness

90 dayssingle entryvalid 730d

For foreign nationals entering the Marshall Islands for business activities such as meetings, negotiations, or conferences. Does not authorize employment.

B1 is the business visa category listed on the official RMI Division of Immigration applications page for 'establishing, seeking to establish, or conducting trade with a business'. The official enrollment page states the Business VISA (B-1) is valid for up to 2 years (validity_days=730); the 90-day figure is the typical initial admitted-stay per entry. Fee of approximately $300 referenced in Embassy notes. Does not permit change of status to employment. Application form and checklist available from rmiimmigration.org.

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T-1 Transit VisaTransit

3 dayssingle entry

For foreign nationals transiting through the Marshall Islands en route to another country. Covers short stopovers, not entry for tourism, business, work, or study.

The official RMI Division of Immigration enrollment page defines the Transit VISA (T-1) as for travellers in 'transit to another country', valid for up to 3 days. Onward travel documentation is expected. Fees and processing times are not published online; contact the Division at majuro.doi@gmail.com or (692) 625-8633.

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G-1 General VisaFamily

valid 730d

For the legal spouse or dependent child of a person who is legally working in or stationed in the Marshall Islands. A dependant/family visa tied to a principal status holder (e.g. an E-1 employment or D-1 diplomatic visa holder).

Corrected: the official RMI Division of Immigration enrollment page defines the General VISA (G-1) as for the 'legal spouse or dependent child of a person who is legally working or stationed' in the Republic - i.e. a family/dependant visa, not a generic catch-all category. Validity up to 2 years. Fees and processing times are not published online; contact the Division at majuro.doi@gmail.com or (692) 625-8633.

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S1 Student VisaStudent

valid 365d

For foreign nationals enrolled in or accepted to an educational institution in the Marshall Islands. Authorizes study for the duration of the academic program.

S1 is the student visa category listed on the official RMI Division of Immigration applications and enrollment pages for 'studying at a school or academic institution'. The enrollment page states the Student VISA (S-1) is valid for up to 1 year (validity_days=365). Specific fees and processing timelines are not published online. Requires acceptance letter from a recognised institution in the Marshall Islands. Extensions, change of status, and employment are subject to separate approval.

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E1 Employment VisaWork

For foreign nationals who have secured employment in the Marshall Islands. Authorizes the holder to reside and work in the Republic for the duration specified.

Corrected 2026-07-04: E1 is the employment visa category listed on the official RMI Division of Immigration applications and enrollment pages. The enrollment page's regulatory section (Work VISAs, ยง136) states the work visa is 'valid for the same duration as the work permit or not more than 21 calendar days longer than the duration of the permit' - i.e. validity is tied to the underlying work permit, not a fixed 2-year term (prior validity_days=730 removed). Specific fees and processing times are not published online; applicants should contact the Division directly at majuro.doi@gmail.com or (692) 625-8633. A work permit, job offer, and employer sponsorship are required.

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C-1 Cruising VisaOther

For foreign nationals cruising in Marshall Islands waters, typically owners and crew of private or recreational vessels/yachts calling at the Republic's atolls.

The Cruising VISA (C-1) is listed as a distinct visa category on the official RMI Division of Immigration enrollment page. Detailed stay length, validity, and fee are not published online; contact the Division at majuro.doi@gmail.com or (692) 625-8633. Distinct from the visa-free exemption for cruise-ship passengers staying under 7 days.

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D-1 Diplomatic VisaDiplomatic

multiple entryvalid 730d

For serving diplomats visiting or stationed in the Marshall Islands who require an issued visa (as opposed to entering on a diplomatic-passport waiver).

The official RMI Division of Immigration enrollment page defines the Diplomatic VISA (D-1) as for serving diplomats visiting or stationed in the Republic, valid for up to 2 years. This is the issued diplomatic visa category, distinct from the diplomatic/official-passport visa waiver (no visa required) available to diplomatic passport holders under the VOA summary.

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Diplomatic/Official Passport Visa WaiverDiplomatic

multiple entry

Allows holders of diplomatic passports or UN Laissez-Passer travelling on official or diplomatic missions to enter the Marshall Islands without a visa for an unrestricted period.

Listed under the 'ALL OTHERS - VISA WAIVERS' section of the official RMI immigration summary (March 2024). Diplomatic passport holders of any nationality entering on a diplomatic mission, and Laissez-Passer holders on official missions, are exempt from visa requirements with no period restriction. Japanese and Indian diplomatic/official passport holders receive a specific 90-day waiver under the same section.

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R-1 Residence VisaOther

multiple entryvalid 1825d

For non-citizens seeking to reside in the Marshall Islands for longer than six months. The long-term residence permit for foreign nationals settling in the Republic.

The official RMI Division of Immigration enrollment page defines the Residence VISA (R-1) for non-citizens registering to reside in the Republic beyond six months, valid for up to 5 years. Fees and processing times are not published online; contact the Division at majuro.doi@gmail.com or (692) 625-8633.

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Marshall Islands visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Marshall Islands visa for Central African citizens - FAQ

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Marshall Islands?

Yes - Central African citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Marshall Islands embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Central African citizens need for Marshall Islands?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Marshall Islands visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

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