Moving to Marshall Islands from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Marshall Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Marshall Islands.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United States to Marshall Islands.
people born in United States live in Marshall Islands · UN DESA
Who's moving to Marshall Islands?
Top countries of origin for Marshall Islands's foreign-born residents.
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1.1,441
United States
- 541
- 318
- 275
- 246
- 117
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Marshall Islands compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than United States 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
United States 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 United States across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
United States 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
United States 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
United States 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 United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Marshall Islands
Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holder visiting United States
Visa FreeData: 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Marshall Islands: 2.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Marshall Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?
Marshall Islands performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to United States?
United States 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 36.1 in United States. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?
The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In United States, the official language is English.
