The Republic of the Marshall Islands is a sovereign Pacific island nation that gained independence from US administration in 1986. Citizens of the Marshall Islands hold Marshallese passports and are eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa program.
What Passport Do Marshall Islands Citizens Hold?
Citizens of the Marshall Islands hold Marshallese passports issued by the Republic of the Marshall Islands government. These are sovereign travel documents recognized internationally. Marshall Islands citizens apply for Tanzania e-Visa using their Marshallese passport.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Marshall Islands Citizens
As Marshallese passport holders, Marshall Islands citizens:
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using their Marshallese passport details
- Cost: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Stay permitted: up to 90 days per visit
- Visa validity: 3 months from issue date
Required documents:
- Valid Marshallese passport (6 months validity minimum, 2 blank pages)
- Digital passport photo (white background, JPEG)
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 500)
Step-by-Step Application
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account with your email address
- Select "Tourist e-Visa" and Marshall Islands as your nationality
- Enter your Marshallese passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 via credit/debit card
- Submit and await approval (2-3 business days)
- Download and print your e-Visa
- Present at Tanzania port of entry with your Marshallese passport
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. Marshallese passport holders must obtain a Tanzania e-Visa before travelling. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz.
A: Yes. The Marshall Islands (Republic of the Marshall Islands) is eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa program.
A: Yes. The e-Visa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar island.
A: Up to 90 days per stay with a single entry tourist e-Visa.
A: No. The Compact of Free Association only affects rights within the US. For Tanzania travel, Marshall Islands citizens use their Marshallese passport and must obtain a Tanzania e-Visa.
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