Moving to India from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Marshall Islands and India 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

MH
11.9
IN
15.4

Marshall Islands performs better than India across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
IN
7.3

India performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
IN
2.2t

Marshall Islands performs better than India 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

MH
2.3
IN
2.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
IN
46.0%

India performs significantly 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

MH
36.0%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
IN
$9,200

India 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

MH
74.7 yrs
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
IN
30.3

Marshall Islands performs better than India across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands and India. To live, work, or study long-term in India, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check India's immigration authority.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from India?

With 2.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, India can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Marshall Islands and India.

Is India safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs better than India across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in India compared to Marshall Islands?

India performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH IN
Population 79,906 1,389,637,446
Currency United States Dollar ($) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages English, Marshallese English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +692 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112