Moving to Marshall Islands from Iceland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iceland to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iceland to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IS
2.4
MH
11.9

Iceland performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IS
$6,927
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IS
45.2
MH
4.6

Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IS
8.5t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Iceland 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

IS
38.2
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IS
100.0%
MH
38.7%

Iceland 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

IS
3.6%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IS
$66,500
MH
$6,800

Iceland 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

IS
83.6 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IS
1.6
MH
21.7

Iceland 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 Iceland 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.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Iceland

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Iceland 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?

Iceland performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Iceland?

Iceland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 45.2 in Iceland. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

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

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At a Glance

IS MH
Population 357,603 79,906
Currency Icelandic Króna (ISK) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Icelandic English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +354 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112