Moving to Marshall Islands from Netherlands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Netherlands and Marshall Islands 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

NL
3.4
MH
11.9

Netherlands 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

NL
$8,195
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

NL
39.1
MH
4.6

Netherlands 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

NL
6.6t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Netherlands 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

NL
44.4
MH
2.3

Netherlands 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

NL
$69,300
MH
$6,800

Netherlands performs better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NL
82.2 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NL
3.4
MH
21.7

Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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.

Netherlands passport

Netherlands passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Free
Netherlands passport holders can enter Marshall Islands without a visa.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Netherlands

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Netherlands 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?

With 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Marshall Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Netherlands and Marshall Islands.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Netherlands performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Netherlands?

Netherlands 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 39.1 in Netherlands. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Netherlands: 85).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

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

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At a Glance

NL MH
Population 17,400,824 79,906
Currency Euro (€) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +31 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112