Document checklist
Mali → Marshall Islands: Short-stay tourist
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
13 itemsIdentity
Completed Visa Application Form
RequiredThe Division of Immigration's current Visa Application Form for the V-1 Visitor's Visa, filled in completely.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Two recent passport-size photographs
RequiredTwo recent photographs of yourself, in passport size.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
V-1 Visitor's Visa: on arrival or in advance
RequiredTourism, family visits, short stays, research and volunteer services are covered by the V-1 Visitor's Visa, for up to 90 days. If your nationality is on the government's current Visa on Arrival (VOA) / Visa Waiver list, it's issued at the port of entry and the $100 fee is waived. If you're not on that list and not visa-exempt, you must apply for and receive your V-1 before you travel, the Division says applications can't be lodged from inside the RMI.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Valid passport
RequiredValid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date from the RMI.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Financial
Evidence of sufficient funds
RequiredEvidence you can financially support yourself for the length of your stay.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Visa application fee
RequiredUSD $100, non-refundable, waived if your nationality is on the current VOA/Visa Waiver list.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Purpose of travel
Letter stating your purpose and duration of visit
RequiredA letter explaining why you're visiting and for how long.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Proof of qualifications (research or study visits only)
If you're visiting for research or study, proof of your qualifications to undertake it.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Signed Memorandum of Agreement (humanitarian or volunteer visits only)
If you're visiting for humanitarian or volunteer services, a copy of the signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) covering your role.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Accommodation
Accommodation details
RequiredA confirmed hotel booking, or your host's contact details if you're staying with friends or relatives.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Travel
Proof of return or onward travel
RequiredAn itinerary with a confirmed return or onward ticket out of the RMI, plus any visa that onward destination itself requires.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Other
Current police clearance record
RequiredA current police clearance record from your country of citizenship or residence.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Health certificate
RequiredA health certificate. The source doesn't specify a particular format or list of conditions.
Source: Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry)
Why applications on this route get refused
Incomplete application
Processing doesn't start until every required document is received; you'll be notified of anything missing.
How to avoid it: Check every item on this list is included before you submit your application.
Travelled without a visa despite not being exempt or VOA-eligible
Nationalities not on the Visa Exempt or Visa on Arrival/Visa Waiver lists must have their V-1 approved before they travel, the source says applications must be lodged while the applicant is outside the Republic, so there's no on-arrival option for them.
How to avoid it: Check the current VOA/Visa Waiver list before you book your trip. If your nationality isn't on it and isn't visa-exempt, apply for and receive your V-1 before you leave for the RMI.
Arrived with only a digital, unverifiable itinerary
The Division has publicly noted a rise in travellers arriving with only a digital return or onward ticket that can't be verified when connectivity is poor, a confirmed return or onward ticket is one of only three conditions the government lists for being granted a Visa on Arrival.
How to avoid it: Carry a printed copy of your return or onward ticket, not just a digital one on your phone.
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 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, Visit RMI (Visa & Entry) · checked 29 Sept 2026
- Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration, News & Notices · checked 29 Sept 2026
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