Marshall Islands Travel Risk Overview
Is Marshall Islands safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Marshall Islands scores 29/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Marshall Islands Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 21 May 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Marshall Islands has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 29 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 1 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Marshall Islands, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Marshall Islands assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
The Marshall Islands maintains a moderate overall risk profile with a baseline composite score of 29 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level 1. Travelers should also be aware of the current CDC Level 1 global dengue health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 09:02 UTC
How safe is Marshall Islands to visit in 2026?
Marshall Islands currently sits at 29/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Marshall Islands with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Marshall Islands, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Majuro), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: health and medical access (46/100) and natural hazards (46/100).
Marshall Islands's score of 29 is higher than the scores of 26% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 1 |
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Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Marshall Islands. The Marshall Islands are generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for the Marshall …
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for the Marshall Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Marshall Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in the Marshall Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Marshall Islands Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism or the Marshall Islands Visitors Authority (MIVA). Passport validity requirements To enter the Marshall Islands, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and one blank page for an entry stamp. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be de
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Mar 19, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Marshall Islands
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Majuro risk score moved from 31 to 25 (Method change: scoring v2).
City Risk Files in Marshall Islands
Showing 1 destination files with city-specific safety data in Marshall Islands, ranked by demand and population.
Live conditions in Marshall Islands
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Marshall Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex relationships are legal in the Marshall Islands.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Mar 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Illegal drugs
There are severe penalties for all drug offences, including long prison sentences and heavy fines.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex relationships are legal in the Marshall Islands.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Using a mobile phone
Your UK mobile phone will not work in the Marshall Islands. International roaming is not available. You can buy a Marshall Islands SIM card when you arrive.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Mar 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the Marshall Islands’ current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in the Marshall Islands set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Marshall Islands Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism or the Marshall Islands Visitors Authority (MIVA).
Passport validity requirements
To enter the Marshall Islands, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive and one blank page for an entry stamp.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Mar 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Marshall Islands as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Marshall Islands. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Marshall Islands
The most weather-stable two-month window for Marshall Islands is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 26°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 175 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in April–January; monsoon in March–January; typhoon season in May–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 11, 2026.
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Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current travel advisory for Marshall Islands?
Current official government advisories for Marshall Islands: The US rates it Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; the UK advises: No FCDO advice against travel; Canada advises: Exercise normal security precautions.
Is Marshall Islands safe to visit?
Marshall Islands currently scores 29/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Is Marshall Islands safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Marshall Islands has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 29/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
When is the best time to visit Marshall Islands?
February–March is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Marshall Islands is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 26°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 175 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Marshall Islands?
heavy rain season: April–January; monsoon: March–January; typhoon season: May–November.
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