Moving to Marshall Islands from Cook Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Cook Islands to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Cook Islands to Marshall Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cook Islands to Marshall Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Cook Islands performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Cook Islands performs better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Cook Islands generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cook Islands and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Cook Islands
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Cook Islands?
Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cook Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).
What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?
The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.
