🇲🇭 Marshall Islands · Student

Student Visa (S-1) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Documents

  • Must apply before proceeding to RMI
  • Must hold valid passport
  • Must complete S-1 Student Checklist
  • Must have admission to RMI school or academic institution

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/.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

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

Health insurance

“a student visa in the prescribed manner.”

No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: - Oversees RMI Visa application process for all non-citizen seeking to work, study, and invest in the RMI, including applicable dependents.”

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 2026-06-22.

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