Moving to Marshall Islands from New Zealand
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from New Zealand to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from New Zealand to Marshall Islands.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs 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
New Zealand 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 significantly better than New Zealand across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
New Zealand performs 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
New Zealand performs better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.
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
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa on Arrival
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting New Zealand
Visa RequiredData: 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?
New Zealand performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand 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 35.7 in New Zealand. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (New Zealand: 85).
What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?
The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
