Moving to Marshall Islands from Suriname

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Suriname 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 Suriname to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SR
16.2
MH
11.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SR
$1,143
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SR
13.6
MH
4.6

Suriname 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

SR
4.1t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Suriname across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SR
18.8
MH
2.4
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SR
87.4%
MH
65.9%

Suriname performs better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SR
7.8%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SR
$7,070
MH
$8,489

Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SR
73.8 yrs
MH
67.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SR
14.8
MH
22.7

Suriname generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

Can you move from Suriname to Marshall Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Suriname 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.

Suriname passport

Suriname passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Suriname

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Suriname 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.4 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 Suriname across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Suriname?

Suriname 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 13.6 in Suriname. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Suriname: 63).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

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

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At a Glance

SR MH
Population 639,850 36,282
Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Dutch English, Marshallese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +597 +692
Time zones 1 1