Document checklist
Sri Lanka → Marshall Islands: E-1 Employment Visa
What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.
Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.
Required documents
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Completed Employment Visa Application Form (E-1)
RequiredThe Division of Immigration's current Visa Application Form, filled in completely for the E-1 Employment Visa.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Completed Non-Citizen Registration application
RequiredA separate registration form all non-citizens must complete alongside their visa application.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Two recent passport-size photographs
RequiredTwo recent photographs of yourself, in passport size.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Valid passport
RequiredYour passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in the RMI.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Your birth certificate
RequiredA copy of your birth certificate.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Financial
Labor bond or labor insurance policy (non-government contractors only)
If you're working under a non-government contract, proof of a labor bond or a valid labor insurance policy.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Proof of application fee payment
RequiredProof that you've paid the visa application fee, unless you're an exempt person. No exact amount is published for the E-1 visa.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Proof of bond payment or a confirmed return ticket
RequiredEither proof you've paid the required bond, or a confirmed ticket showing your return travel out of the RMI.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Purpose of travel
Contract or Terms of Reference (missionary or volunteer workers only)
If you're coming as a missionary or volunteer worker, a contract or Terms of Reference document covering your role.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Labor Division letter confirming your Work Permit
RequiredA letter from the RMI Labor Division confirming that a Work Permit has been issued for you.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
PSC-approved contract (government contractors only)
If you're working under a government contract, that contract must be approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC).
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Signed employment contract with a Repatriation Clause
RequiredA signed employment contract with your RMI employer. It must include a mandatory Repatriation Clause, your employer's written guarantee to cover the cost of your return travel.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Other
Medical Clearance Certificate
RequiredA medical clearance certificate dated within the last 3 months.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Police Clearance Certificate
RequiredA police clearance certificate from your country of citizenship, dated within the last 3 months.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits)
Why applications on this route get refused
Incomplete application
Processing does not start until all required documents are received; you'll be notified of anything missing and given a chance to supply it.
How to avoid it: Check every item on this list is included before you submit your application, including the extra document for your specific employment category.
Working for someone other than the named employer
An E-1 Employment Visa holder may only work for the employer named in the Work Permit letter.
How to avoid it: Confirm the employer on your Work Permit letter matches who you'll actually be working for before you apply.
Employment contract missing the Repatriation Clause
The employment contract for an E-1 Employment Visa must include a mandatory Repatriation Clause, your employer's written guarantee to cover your return travel costs.
How to avoid it: Check your employment contract includes this clause, worded as a guarantee from your employer, before you submit it.
Being an excluded person under the Immigration Act
All entrants must not be a person excluded under section 114 of the Immigration Act 2006.
How to avoid it: This is a legal question specific to your situation, the RMI Division of Immigration can tell you if it applies to you.
Application denied
If your application is denied, the Division of Immigration issues a Notice of Application Status letter stating the reasons. You may appeal to the Attorney General under section 170 of the Immigration Act 2006.
How to avoid it: Review the reasons given in the denial notice, and get advice on your appeal options if you decide to appeal.
Sources
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Live & Work (Permits) · checked 24 Sept 2026
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry) · checked 24 Sept 2026
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