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Both Majuro and Kwajalein Atolls can be easily reached via international
airline services provided by Continental Air Micronesia, Air Marshall Islands, and Aloha Airlines. Continental
Micronesia offers three weekly flights to and from Honolulu and Guam while Air Marshall Islands offers three weekly
flights to and from Fiji, in addition to its daily domestic flight schedule. Aloha Airlines has one weekly flight
to and from the Marshall Islands.
Air
Marshall Islands
Air Marshall Islands (AMI) services Majuro with one weekly flight from Suva, Fiji (Monday) and two weekly flights
from Nadi, Fiji (Tuesday and Thursday). All three flights also service Funafuti, Tuvalu and Tarawa, Kiribati enroute
to Majuro. AMI also links Majuro with 28 outer island destinations with its domestic flight service.
Continental
Airlines Micronesia
Continental Micronesia services Majuro and Kwajalein on its Island Hopper Route with three weekly flights originating
from Guam (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), and three weekly flights originating from Honolulu (Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday).
Aloha
Airlines
Aloha Airlines now offers weekly flights between Honolulu, Hawaii and Majuro.
Visitor Requirements
Entry Requirements
Visas are not required for United States, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau citizens.
All other visitors currently must pay $25 for a 3 month tourist visa and $50.00 for a business visa.
The visas are issued upon arrival.
All visitors must hold a valid passport.
For stays up to 30 days (extendible for up to 90 days from date of entry), all visitors must possess sufficient
funds for stay and possess an onward air or sea ticket or sufficient funds for such ticket.
A departure fee of $15 U.S. (those over age 60 exempt) is required.
Vaccines
Cholera immunizations are required for those arriving from infected areas.
HIV testing is required for temporary visitors staying more than 30 days and applicants for residence and work
permits. Foreign test results are accepted under certain conditions.
Depending on your itinerary, your personal risk factors, and the length of your visit, your health care provider
may offer you vaccination against hepatitis A, typhoid, or hepatitis B. Routine immunizations, such as those that
prevent tetanus/diphtheria or "childhood" diseases, should be reviewed and updated as needed.
Malaria does not present risk.
Customs
Travelers over the age of 18 may bring in duty free:
2-1/2 cartons of cigarettes
2 liters of liquor
8 ounces of chewing tobacco
Customs declarations forms are required upon arrival.
Importing firearms, ammunition and drugs are strictly prohibited.
Certification from the Quarantine Division for birds, plants and fruits is required.
Coral and turtle shell are prohibited exports.
General Visitor Information
Distances and Flying Times
Origin Distance to Marshalls Flying Time
New York - 7,100 miles (11,400 km) - 14 hours
Los Angeles - 4,800 miles (7,700 km) - 9-10 hours
Guam - 1,500 miles (2,400 km) - 8 hours
Tokyo - 3,000 miles (4,800 km) - 11 hours
Honolulu - 2,300 miles (3,700 km) - 5 hours
Banking
Bank of the Marshall Islands, Bank of Hawaii, and Bank of Guam all have branches on Majuro; Bank of Marshall Islands
and Bank of Guam have branches on Ebeye; and Bank of Guam has a branch on Kwajalein.
Medical Facilities
Majuro has one private clinic and one public hospital. Ebeye has one public hospital. Most outer islands have medical
dispensaries.
Health Issues
Insect-borne diseases: Sandflies and mosquitoes transmit diseases, so personal protective measures are important
when insects are encountered.
Food- and water-borne diseases: Other diseases, including hepatitis A, are transmitted by unsanitary food handling
procedures and contaminated water. Bacteria that cause stomach upset and traveler's diarrhea are common. Food and
beverage precautions are important in order to avoid illness.
Restaurants
A wide variety of restaurants are available on Majuro.
Telecommunications
Satellite, telex, telephone, cable, facsimile and electronic mail are available. Communications with outer islands
is by radio.
Telephone Dialing
When dialing direct from the U.S., dial 011 (international access code) + 692 (country code) + local number.
Electricity
Current is 110V, 60-cycles. U.S.-style plugs are used.
Postal Services
The Marshalls uses the U.S. Postal Service and has two post offices on Majuro, Ebeye and Jaluit.
Media
One weekly newspaper (the Marshall Islands Journal), two AM radio stations (one public and one private), two FM
radio stations, and television station.
Credit Cards
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted by most major businesses.
Foreign Embassies
The U.S., the Republic of China, and Japan each have an Embassy on Majuro.
Dress/Attire
Dress is island style (casual). Cool, loose-fitting clothes accepted in most places. Sunscreen recommended. Swimsuits,
short shorts/skirts should not be worn in urban areas.
Tipping
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