COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Marshall Islands (20 July Update)

*Can a resident enter the country? *

• Yes with exceptions

• Citizens must obtain permission from the National Disaster Committee to enter.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• No

• Foreigners are not allowed to enter until 31 July 2021.

*Is transit allowed through the country? *

• No

• Transit or transfer via the Marshall Islands is not possible.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Testing on arrival is not required. Travellers arriving through the repatriation process may be required to undergo COVID-19 test on entry to quarantine and 48 hours prior to departure from the first designated quarantine location (currently Hawaii) outside RMI.

Test certificate required?

• No.

• A COVID-19 certificate is not required to enter the country.

*Is quarantine required on arrival? *

• Yes

• There will be a two-phase quarantine process for travellers arriving through the repatriation process which includes:

• Mandatory quarantine of 14 days at government-designated locations outside RMI (usually in Hawaii, USA) with strict protocols and safety measures. COVID-19 tests (PCR and Antibody) will be performed during the quarantine period.

• The final phase of quarantine entails 14 days quarantine on Kwajalein, where returning citizens or residents will undergo COVID-19 testing on day 7 and day 14. With a negative result from the day 14 test, travellers will be allowed to leave quarantine.

• Any person entering the island without permission from official authorities will be moved to quarantine in a government-designated facility for 21 days and will undergo all testing procedures.

• Ground crew who do not comply with the protocols of Amata Kabua International Airport will be subject to an immediate 14-day quarantine.

• Based on the above restrictions currently in force, arriving travellers must be prepared to enter quarantine for a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 21 days.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Travellers arriving through the repatriation process will be required to sign consent forms when entering mandatory quarantine.

Vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not mandatory for entry into the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Airline restrictions

• Significant

• Most international flights are suspended until 31 July. Flights to and from the Marshall Islands are very limited.

• All domestic air travel between Kwajalein and Majuro is banned on international airlines. Domestic air travel on Air Marshall is permitted.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• Foreign travellers are barred from entering the Marshall Islands until at least 31 July 2021.

• All cruise ships, including live-aboard vessels, yachts, and fishing vessels that have transited through or departed from COVID-19 infected countries are currently not allowed to enter RMI ports until further notice.

• Carrier vessels may enter the Marshall Islands only if they spend 14 days at sea prior to entering and after clearance from MoHHS, RMI port authority, MIMRA, and RMI Immigration Division.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• No curfew or lockdown is in place.

• RMI is in the “Yellow level” category which states that there is no risk of COVID-19 spreading in the community.

Social restrictions

• Minimal

• The Government of Marshall Islands advised citizens to maintain a one-meter distance between each other.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal.

• There are no domestic travel restrictions within the Marshall Islands.

*Non-essential shops open? *

• Yes

• All shops and businesses are open.

*Accommodations open? *

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

*Restaurants open? *

• Yes

• Restaurants are open with some restrictions.

Bars open?

• Yes.

• Bars are open with some restrictions.

Events allowed?

• Yes.

• Events are allowed.

*Masks required in public? *

• Yes

• A face mask is mandatory in all public places.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.