Moving to Canada from Marshall Islands
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Marshall Islands to Canada — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Marshall Islands to Canada.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Marshall Islands to Canada.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Canada performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
Canada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Marshall Islands performs better than Canada across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Canada performs significantly 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
share of people below the poverty line
Canada generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.
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
Canada 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 Marshall Islands and Canada. To live, work, or study long-term in Canada, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Canada's immigration authority.
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Canada
Visa Required
Canada passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Canada?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Canada has 42.6 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 Canada safe for expats?
Canada performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Canada compared to Marshall Islands?
Canada generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Canada, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Canada scores 91 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).
What language do they speak in Canada?
The official languages in Canada are English and French. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.
