Marshall Islands (MH)
A remote Micronesian atoll nation using USD, with English as an official language, a Compact of Free Association relationship with the United States, high imported-goods costs, limited medical capacity, and relocation risks centred on immigration status, housing supply, land tenure, health evacuation, and outer-island logistics.
Digital Services
Digital ID, e-government and essential apps in Marshall Islands.
No universal national digital ID for foreign residents
RMI does not have a unified digital identity used across all services. Passport, residence/work permit, employer ID, bank KYC, MISSA number and school records remain separate documents.
How to get it: Obtain each account or identifier through the relevant agency, employer, bank or school after lawful entry and work permission.
E-Government Portal
https://rmigov.comMany processes still require email, phone calls, paper originals, in-person visits or employer liaison. Do not assume an online submission is complete until acknowledged by the agency.
Essential Apps
ExpatCheapRent
FreeExpat-focused cheap rental finder at expatcheaprent.com — compares listings across major rental portals to help newcomers find affordable apartments.
Facebook Marketplace
FreeThe primary channel for housing rentals in Majuro and Ebeye — most landlords and employers advertise available accommodation through Facebook Marketplace and local groups.
Daily coordination with landlords, drivers, schools, employers and community contacts across the Marshall Islands.
Main discovery channel for community events, rentals, marketplace posts, local news and announcements in Majuro.
Messenger
FreeCommon local messaging tool tied to Facebook pages, groups and community businesses.
Google Maps offline
FreeDownload offline maps before arrival — useful in Majuro but mapping detail is uneven on outer atolls. Save key contacts and directions before leaving main islands.
Windy
FreeTrack wind, swell, storm patterns and rainfall — essential for boat travel and outer-island safety planning.
NOAA Weather / Pacific warnings
FreeDrought, king-tide, storm and marine warnings from NOAA Pacific Islands operations — critical for a low-elevation atoll nation.
Wise / bank app
FreeManage international transfers and non-USD funds. The Marshall Islands uses USD — keep backup access methods and expect limited ATM coverage outside Majuro.
United Airlines app
FreeUnited operates the Island Hopper route connecting Honolulu, Majuro and Pohnpei — monitor schedule changes and rebooking options as this route has limited frequency.
Download offline documents (contracts, insurance cards, tickets, prescriptions) before outer-island travel. Internet disruptions can make cloud-only documents inaccessible. Keep medication and supply stocks — resupply ships and cargo flights can be delayed by weather.