Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Marshall Islands
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Marshallese Visa.
- Passport which has a validity of at least six months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have two blank pages for the necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two passport-sized photographs showing the full face taken with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of the applicant’s ability to take care of himself/herself while in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Marshall Islands Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands are a group of atolls and reefs in the Pacific Ocean, about half-way between Hawaii and Australia. The Marshall Islands consist of two island chains of 30 atolls and 1,152 islands, of low coral limestone and sand. Tourists in the country have the luxury of visiting lots of densely populated beaches in the country. This is ideal for tourists who are willing to disconnect from their everyday routine.
The Marshall Islands is one of the least-visited countries in the world. The country receives an average of 5,000 visitors each year.
Foreigners traveling to the Marshall Islands are expected to declare sums amounting to $10,000 or its equivalent in any currency on entry into or exit from the country. Homosexuality is illegal in the country and public displays of affection between same-sex partners may offend locals.
Citizens of American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Palau and the United States are allowed visa-free entry for an unlimited period of time. Nationals of any European Union state within the Schengen Area may enter the Marshall Islands visa-free for up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
If you are under the age of 21 years, you cannot buy or drink alcohol legally.
Types of Marshall Islands Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 30 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 30 days |
General Requirements for Marshall Islands Visa
- Passport which has a validity of at least six months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have two blank pages for the necessary stamps.
- Correctly completed visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two passport-sized photographs showing the full face taken with a white background. The photo should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the past three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of the applicant’s ability to take care of himself/herself while in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Marshall Islands Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners
with the intention of visiting the Marshall Islands for recreation, relaxation,
and sightseeing are eligible for this visa.
- Passport
with at least six-month validity must be provided.
- Two
recent passport-sized photographs must be provided.
- Applicants
of the tourist visa may have received an invitation from their friends or relatives
living in the country.
- If you have
been invited to the country, you are required to provide a letter of invitation
from your host. The letter should introduce the applicant and state the
relationship between the applicant and the host.
- If you
are not visiting relatives or friends, proof of a hotel reservation must be
provided.
- Kenyans
visiting the Marshall Islands are free to attend festivals and events of their
choice while in the country.
- A letter
from the applicant’s employer is required. The letter should state the
awareness and allowance of the applicant’s leave. The duration of the trip
should also be stated in the letter.
- Applicants
should ensure they are in possession of the copy of their Kenyan residence
permit.
- If you
are under the age of 18 years, a copy of your birth certificate showing the
name of both your parents is required. A notarized consent is required if you
will be traveling with one or none of your parents.#
- A recent
police record that shows the visa applicant does not have a pending criminal
record is required.
- Proof
that you are up to date on routine vaccinations must be provided, especially
yellow fever.
- Proof
that you are free from HIV and TB is also needed.
- Applicants
may be required to provide proof that they intend to leave the Marshall Islands
at the expiration of their visa.
- Evidence
that the visa application fee has been paid may also be asked.
- Kenyans
are not permitted to take up paid or unpaid employment during their time in the
country.
- The rules
of this visa should be strictly adhered to.
- This visa
lasts 30 days but can be extended for up to 60 days once you are in the
Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Marshall Islands business visa is issued to Kenyans planning to travel to the country for business.
- A recent 2 x 2″ passport photograph is required.
- Applicants of this visa can negotiate and sign contracts during business meetings with their partners.
- Foreigners can also attend conferences, business summits and trade fairs while in the country on this visa.
- Applicants who would be attending conferences in the country should ensure they register for the conference before traveling to the Marshall Islands.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Kenya stating the applicant’s job status, the length of employment and the duration of the applicant’s visit is needed. The contact details of the employer should also be stated in the letter.
- An official letter of invitation from the host company is required. The letter should be written on the company’s letterhead and should state the nature of the business to be carried out in the country.
- The business letter should also state whether the host company or the sponsoring company will be responsible for the applicant’s finances in the Marshall Islands.
- Proof of previous business transactions between the host company and the sponsoring company should be provided, if any.
- Receipt that shows visa application fee has been paid in full is required.
- Documents which show that the applicant has the incentive of returning to Kenya is required.
- Proof of up-to-date routine vaccinations must be provided.
- Minors are required to submit the original copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both the minor’s parents should be provided.
- Foreigners cannot receive payment for the services they render while they are in the country on this visa.
- On exit from the Marshall Islands, you are to pay a $20 tax. Children under the age of 12 and adults over the age of 60 are exempt from this requirement.
Marshall Islands Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
300.00 (USD)
Marshall Islands Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Kenya
Nairobi
Village Market, P.O Box 606, Nairobi, Kenya.
http://nairobi.usembassy.gov/
usis@usis.africaonline.co.ke
+254 20 363 6000