Moving to Marshall Islands from Fiji

moving to

What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Fiji to Marshall Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Fiji to Marshall Islands. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Marshall Islands

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Fiji to Marshall Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
117 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Fiji live in Marshall Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Marshall Islands?

Top countries of origin for Marshall Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Marshall Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
MH
11.9

Fiji 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

FJ
$548
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2015

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
MH
4.6

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FJ
88.0%
MH
38.7%

Fiji performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
MH
$6,800

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
MH
21.7

Fiji generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Fiji passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Fiji 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?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Fiji and Marshall Islands.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Fiji performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Fiji?

Fiji generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in health coverage index. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

Share this

At a Glance

FJ MH
Population 943,737 79,906
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911