Carriers & Agents
Compliance and Reporting
All aircraft and sea vessels entering the RMI must comply with mandatory reporting and clearance procedures under the Ports of Entry Act and Immigration Act 2006. Entry is only permitted at official ports of entry. No vessel or aircraft may call at any other port without first obtaining clearance, unless the Cabinet grants emergency permission.
Exception: A vessel or aircraft in distress may anchor or land at any port in the Republic but must immediately notify the nearest Government of the Marshall Islands representative.
Official Ports of Entry
| Port | Location | Notes |
| Amata Kabua International Airport (AKIA) |
Majuro Atoll |
Primary commercial international airport |
| USAKA Airport (Bucholz Army Airfield) |
Kwajalein Atoll |
US military / authorized personnel only |
| Port | Location |
| Darrit Anchorage |
Majuro Atoll |
| Kwajalein Anchorage |
Kwajalein Atoll |
| Ebeye Anchorage |
Kwajalein Atoll |
| Jabor Island Anchorage |
Jaluit Atoll |
Sea Vessel & Shipping Agent Protocols
| Requirement | Details |
| Notice of Arrival | Must be submitted at least 72–96 hours prior to entering RMI waters. |
| Passenger & Crew Manifest | A duplicate list of all crew and passengers must be submitted in advance to the Division of Immigration. |
| Vessel Arrival Record | Completion of Form 8616E is mandatory for all inbound and outbound craft. |
| Local Agent Mandate | Foreign fishing and commercial vessels may only purchase provisions through an agent licensed by the Secretary of Transportation. |
| Health & Quarantine Declaration | Vessel masters must declare the health status of all persons on board before docking. |
| Repatriation Liability | Carriers are liable for all costs associated with maintaining and repatriating any person they bring to the RMI who is subsequently denied entry. |
Aircraft & Airline Protocols (NEW)
| Requirement | Details |
| Passenger Manifest | Submit in advance: full name, nationality, passport number and validity, date of birth, arrival date, and flight details for all passengers. |
| Uplift Notices | All non-exempt passengers must have a valid Uplift Notice or pre-approved visa before boarding. |
| One-Way Passengers | Before allowing a one-way passenger to board, carriers must confirm: (1) approved visa and (2) complete Uplift Notice including name, nationality, passport number and validity, date of birth, arrival date, and flight details. |
| Denied Boarding Obligation | Carriers who bring inadmissible passengers to the RMI are liable for all repatriation and maintenance costs. |
Private Vessel (Yacht) Arrivals (NEW)
Pre-arrival information to submit to the Division of Immigration:
- Vessel name – Skipper’s full name and nationality
- Arrival date and intended port of arrival
- Departure date and next port of call
- Names and nationalities of all persons on board
Important: Skippers must wait for a written approval letter from the Division of Immigration before departing for the RMI. A skipper’s own acceptance or confirmation letter is not sufficient and will not be accepted at the port of entry — entry into the Republic will be denied.
C-1 Cruising Visa applications must be submitted for all crew who are not visa-exempt 19 nationals. The vessel must clear at a designated official port of entry before visiting other atolls.
Contact: rmi_majuro@rmiimmigration.org | (692) 625-8633 / ext. 4572
Agent Responsibilities
Verify Documentation
Ensure all foreign workers and crew have valid Police and Medical Clearances dated within the last 3 months
Submit Manifests Accurately
Report Changes Immediately
Ensure Labor Compliance
Confirm all non-resident workers are registered with the Labor Division within the prescribed timeframe
Legal Note: Failure to provide accurate manifests, attempting to enter a non-official port without authorization, or uplifting inadmissible passengers may result in heavy fines, vessel detention, or prosecution under the Ports of Entry Act and Immigration Act 2006.