Marshall Islands Visa for Mali Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Mali passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands. Apply at a Marshall Islands embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
- Max stay
- Varies
- Visa cost
- USD 100
- How to apply
- Embassy / visa centre
How Mali citizens apply for a Marshall Islands visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Marshall Islands embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Marshall Islands officially admits Mali citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free · up to 7 days
Cruise ship passengers transiting or visiting for 7 days or fewer are exempt from visa requirements. Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
rmiembassyus.org ↗Marshall Islands visa cost for Mali citizens
Visitor Visa (V-1)
USD 100
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026
Marshall Islands visa types
V1 Visitor Visa
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.
B1 Business Visa
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.
T-1 Transit Visa
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.
Visa on Arrival (Visitor)
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.
Other Marshall Islands visa categories (7)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Marshall Islands. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
E1 Employment Visa
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, §136) 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.
S1 Student Visa
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.
G-1 General Visa
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.
R-1 Residence Visa
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.
Apply here ↗C-1 Cruising Visa
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.
D-1 Diplomatic Visa
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.
Apply here ↗Diplomatic/Official Passport Visa Waiver
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.
Marshall Islands visa for Mali citizens - FAQ
Do Mali citizens need a visa for Marshall Islands?
Yes - Mali citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Marshall Islands embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Mali 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.