🇲🇭 Marshall Islands · Employer-sponsored work

Employment Visa (E-1) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€872
Minimum annual salaryUSD 12,000
Proof of savings€17,436
Minimum investment€43,589
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Costs

Application / consular fee€436

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Must apply before proceeding to RMI
  • Must hold valid passport
  • Must have employment contract or sponsor letter
  • Must complete E-1 Employment Checklist

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://rmiimmigration.org/enrollment/.
  3. Typical processing: ~42 days.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €872.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary

“The application procedure and criteria for the issuance of all visas shall be prescribed by regulations. (página lista tipos de visto; sem limiar salarial para E-1)”

Proof of savings
Minimum investment
Job offer
Employer sponsor
Age range
Application fee
No direct PR path

“a visa granted under this Chapter shall entitle the holder to be issued with an entry permit and to remain in the Republic for the duration of that permit (temporária; PR não descrita para E-1)”

Open to all nationalities

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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