Moving to Marshall Islands from Indonesia

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ID
11.3
MH
11.9

Indonesia 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

ID
$417
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ID
6.9
MH
4.6

Indonesia 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

ID
2.9t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Indonesia 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

ID
4.9
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

ID
62.0%
MH
38.7%

Indonesia 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

ID
3.4%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ID
$14,100
MH
$6,800

Indonesia 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

ID
73.1 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ID
19.7
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Indonesia 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.

Indonesia passport

Indonesia passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Indonesia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Marshall Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Indonesia.

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?

Indonesia performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Indonesia?

Indonesia 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 6.9 in Indonesia. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Indonesia: 55).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

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

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At a Glance

ID MH
Population 277,329,163 79,906
Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Indonesian English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +62 +692
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 112