Moving to Marshall Islands from Sri Lanka

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What to Expect

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

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LK
11.5
MH
11.9

Sri Lanka performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LK
$507
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

LK
11.9
MH
4.6

Sri Lanka performs 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

LK
1.1t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Sri Lanka 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

LK
10.1
MH
2.3

Sri Lanka 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

LK
6.4%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LK
$13,000
MH
$6,800

Sri Lanka 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

LK
77.5 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LK
8.2
MH
21.7

Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka 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.

Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Marshall Islands passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.

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?

Sri Lanka performs better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka performs better than Marshall Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.

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At a Glance

LK MH
Population 23,187,516 79,906
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +94 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119