Moving to Marshall Islands from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Marshall Islands. 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 Namibia to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
MH
4.6

Namibia 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

NA
1.2t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Namibia 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

NA
3.9
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

NA
53.0%
MH
38.7%

Namibia 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

NA
19.4%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
MH
$6,800

Namibia 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

NA
66.5 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Namibia across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Namibia passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Namibia

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

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?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Namibia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Namibia?

Namibia 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 5.4 in Namibia. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA MH
Population 2,727,409 79,906
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111