A health certificate is required if arriving from infected areas. An AIDS test may be required for visits over 30 days. For more information, please contact the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. In addition to being subject to all Republic of the Marshall Islands' laws affecting U.S. citizens, dual nationals may also be subject to other laws that impose special obligations on Marshall Islands citizens. The Republic of the Marshall Islands has a relatively low, but increasing crime rate.
Most common crimes are break-ins and thefts from homes, hotel rooms and vehicles.
Random acts of vandalism are also on the rise. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported immediately to the local police and to the U.S. Embassy in Majuro. U.S. citizens may refer to the Department of State's pamphlet, A Safe Trip Abroad , for ways to promote a more trouble-free journey. Health facilities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are adequate for routine medical problems, but they are available only on Majuro and Ebeye. Majuro has a private clinic and a public hospital.