Published: March 5, 2025
This report is intended to supplement the U.S. Department of State Marshall Islands Travel Advisory and Marshall Islands Country Information Page.
Embassy & Consulate Contact Information
U.S. Embassy Majuro
Mejen Weto, Ocean Side, Majuro
Tel: +692-247-4011
After-Hours Emergency: +692 455-8213. Hours: 0800 to 1730 Monday-Thursday, 0800-1500 Friday.
OSAC Country Chapters
There is no active OSAC Country Chapters in the Marshall Islands.
Contact OSAC’s Asia team with any questions.
Marshall Islands Travel Advisory
The current U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory at the date of this report’s publication assesses that travelers should exercise normal precautions in the Marshall Islands.
Crime
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Majuro as being a LOW-threat location for crime directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Crime “C” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for the Marshall Islands.
The crime emergency line in the Marshall Islands is 625-8666.
The most common crimes are break-ins and thefts from homes, hotel rooms, and vehicles, as well as occasional random acts of vandalism. Keep your hotel room or residence locked at all times.
Although the Marshall Islands has a relatively low rate of crime, the number of violent assaults has increased over the past couple of years, including three homicides. Domestic violence and sexual harassment are common, and there have been periods of increased reporting of domestic violence and sexual assaults connected to awareness-raising efforts among human rights advocates in civil society.
Occasionally, fights and assaults occur at nightclubs and bars. Travelers who visit those establishments, especially late in the evening, should be extra vigilant regarding their personal security.
Animal control is minimal or nonexistent. Packs of wild dogs have been known to attack pedestrians and cause severe injury.
Kidnapping Threat
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Kidnapping “K” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for the Marshall Islands.
There is minimal risk from kidnapping in the Marshall Islands.
Terrorism
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Majuro as being a LOW-threat location for terrorism directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Terrorism “T” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for The Marshall Islands.
The U.S. Embassy is not aware of any specific or credible terrorist threats specifically directed against the Republic of the Marshall Islands. However, considering worldwide security concerns, always remain vigilant while traveling overseas.
Political Violence and Civil Unrest
The U.S. Department of State has assessed Majuro as being a LOW-threat location for political violence directed at or affecting official U.S. government interests.
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Civil Unrest “U” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for the Marshall Islands. Civil unrest can develop quickly without prior notice, often interrupting logistics and services. Avoid demonstration activity, as even those planned to remain peaceful have the potential to turn violent.
Elections/Political Stability
Elections are generally peaceful with no security issues reported during the last two elections. The Marshall Islands experiences a relatively stable political climate.
Protests & Demonstrations
Generally, protests and demonstrations in the Marshall Islands are rare, but peaceful when they do occur. The constitution provides for the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, and the government respects these rights.
Anti-U.S./Anti-Western Sentiment
There are no reports or incidents of anti-U.S. or anti-Western sentiments in Majuro or its surrounding atolls.
Law Enforcement
The Marshall Islands Police Department (MIPD) is the national police force. The MIPD, local police forces, and the Sea Patrol (maritime police) maintain internal security. Each atoll has its own atoll police force with MIPD representatives present as well. The MIPD and Sea Patrol report to the Ministry of Justice; local police report to their respective local government councils. Civilian authorities maintain effective control over national police, local police, and maritime police. Members of the security forces are not known to have committed abuses.
Police Response
The capacity of local police to respond to and assist victims of crime and traffic accidents is limited due to a lack of response vehicles, radios and other essential equipment, and training. Remain calm and polite when interacting with the police to avoid misunderstandings.
Travelers with Special Considerations
For specific traveler concerns in Marshall Islands, review the local laws and circumstances on the Department of State’s Country Information Page.
Rule of Law, Arbitrary Detention, Official Harassment, Corruption, & Transparency
The U.S. Department of State has not included a Risk of Wrongful Detention “D” Indicator on the Travel Advisory for Marshall Islands.
The law provides criminal penalties for corruption by officials, and although the government has generally implemented the law effectively, officials sometimes engage in corrupt practices with impunity. Freedom House reported that corruption was a chronic problem, particularly in foreign aid allocation, government procurement, and transfers, and that high-ranking public officials were rarely prosecuted for corruption, often due to conflicts of interest.
Cybersecurity
There are no cybersecurity concerns specific to private-sector operations in the Marshall Islands.
Import/Export Restrictions
There is a 600 Cigarettes/Tobacco and two liters of alcohol limit for personal importation.
There are no restrictions on the import of satellite phones.
A country-specific listing of items/goods prohibited from being exported to the country or that are otherwise restricted is available from the U.S. International Trade Agency website.
Additional resources and reports can be found in the OSAC Traveler Toolkit.
