Moving to Marshall Islands from Dominica

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominica to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Dominica 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 Dominica to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
MH
11.9

Dominica performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

DM
$968
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
MH
4.6

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
MH
2.3

Dominica performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2006

percentage of the labour force without work

DM
23.0%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
MH
$6,800

Dominica performs better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DM
78.2 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
MH
21.7

Dominica generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Dominica passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.

Data: 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?

Dominica performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Dominica?

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 11.2 in Dominica. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Dominica, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

DM MH
Population 74,629 79,906
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +692
Time zones 1 1