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🇲🇭 Republic of the Marshall Islands · investor

Business Visa (B-1)

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 30 June 2026

Marshall Islands B-1 business visa for individuals with an approved Foreign Investment Business License.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyBusiness visa stay; confirm validity, entries, business conditions and any separate work or residence permission with RMI authorities.In flux
Processing time
Secure the required Foreign Investment Business License approval before relying on B-1 business visa handling.
Government fees
The official Embassy page lists a non-refundable US$300 application processing fee for the B-1 Business Visa, plus a US$20 departure fee.
Typical duration
Business visa stay; confirm validity, entries, business conditions and any separate work or residence permission with RMI authorities.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 30 June 2026Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
Rule changes note —Marshall Islands coverage is lite because the reviewed live official source packet from the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands supports visitor-entry, visa-exemption, visa-on-arrival, V-1 visitor visa and B-1 business visa guidance, but does not expose a stable full public checklist for ordinary work, residence, family or study routes. Applicants should confirm any non-visitor, investment, work, residence or long-stay case directly with Marshall Islands immigration or the competent RMI authority before relying on it.
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Overview

Marshall Islands coverage is lite because the reviewed live official source packet from the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands supports visitor-entry, visa-exemption, visa-on-arrival, V-1 visitor visa and B-1 business visa guidance, but does not expose a stable full public checklist for ordinary work, residence, family or study routes. Applicants should confirm any non-visitor, investment, work, residence or long-stay case directly with Marshall Islands immigration or the competent RMI authority before relying on it. The Embassy consular page says the Business Visa (B-1) is for individuals with an approved FIBL, meaning Foreign Investment Business License, and lists a non-refundable application processing fee of US$300. Visa Atlas treats this as an investment/business-authority route and does not infer work, residence or settlement rights beyond the approved RMI business visa and licence context.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You do not need a job offer or employer to apply for the Business Visa (B-1). This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant has an approved Foreign Investment Business License before relying on B-1 business visa handling.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • ✓The applicant applies under the B-1 business visa basis and confirms the current supporting evidence with RMI authorities.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • ✓The applicant keeps activity within the approved licence, visa and business conditions.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗

Common blockers

  • !The applicant does not have an approved Foreign Investment Business License.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • !The applicant treats B-1 business visa guidance as ordinary employment, residence or settlement permission without separate authority confirmation.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • !The traveller relies on an older third-party visa list instead of the current official Embassy guidance.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • !The traveller cannot show passport validity, funds, onward or return travel, purpose evidence or any visa approval required before travel.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • !The traveller treats visitor, visa-waiver or visa-on-arrival handling as authority to work, reside, study or conduct regulated investment activity without separate RMI confirmation.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·Passport valid for at least 6 months.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • ·Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • ·Onward or return air or sea ticket.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • ·Purpose evidence matching the entry basis, such as tourism, short visit, business or investment evidence.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • ·Approved Foreign Investment Business License evidence.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗
  • ·Business-purpose, company, investment or licence evidence requested by RMI authorities.Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the business activity and obtain the Foreign Investment Business License approval before relying on the B-1 route.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Review the official Embassy B-1 business visa fee and guidance.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Prepare passport, funds, onward or return travel, FIBL and business-purpose evidence.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Confirm any separate work, residence, tax or operating permission directly with the competent RMI authority.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. ApplyApplicant
    Use the official Embassy B-1 business visa guidance ↗

    Use this official Marshall Islands source to confirm current entry category, fee, evidence and filing instructions before travel. Marshall Islands coverage is lite because the reviewed live official source packet from the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands supports visitor-entry, visa-exemption, visa-on-arrival, V-1 visitor visa and B-1 business visa guidance, but does not expose a stable full public checklist for ordinary work, residence, family or study routes. Applicants should confirm any non-visitor, investment, work, residence or long-stay case directly with Marshall Islands immigration or the competent RMI authority before relying on it.

    Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Washington D.C. · verified 30 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Visitor Visa (V-1)

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  • Visa Exemption or Visa on Arrival Check

    Marshall Islands short-stay entry check for travellers covered by visa exemption, visa waiver or visitor visa on arrival handling.

Frequently asked questions

What does FIBL mean on the Embassy page?+−

The Embassy page expands FIBL as Foreign Investment Business License.

What fee does the Embassy page list for B-1?+−

It lists a non-refundable US$300 application processing fee for the Business Visa.

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