Marshall Islands Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Marshall Islands
911
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Majuro
Currency
USD ($)
Official Language
Marshallese, English
Country Code
+692
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Marshall Islands
Urban / City
—
Rural
48 km/h (30 mph)
Highway
48 km/h (Majuro Atoll Road)
Alcohol Limit
0,0 ‰ (Strikte Nulltoleranz)
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Greet people warmly with 'Iakwe' ('You are a rainbow' / Love and welcome).
- DO Dress modestly when visiting atoll communities (cover shoulders and knees).
- DO Safeguard the fragile atoll ecosystems by taking all trash with you.
- DO Visit Alele Museum to understand traditional ocean navigation and crafts.
- DON'T Never sunbathe topless or wear skimpy swimwear in public atoll villages.
- DON'T Do not access private outer islets without permission from customary chiefs (Alaps).
- DON'T Never harvest live coral or endangered marine species from lagoons.
- DON'T Never waste fresh water (rainwater harvesting is critical on atolls).
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (120V / 60Hz) – US standard flat-prong plugs (adapter required).
Tap Water: Tap water is not potable; drink only boiled or bottled water.
Insider Tip: Learn about traditional navigational stick charts at the Alele Museum in Majuro and dive Bikini Atoll wrecks with certified expeditions.
