Destinations / Marshall Islands
Driving in Marshall Islands as a visitor
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. The Marshall Islands drive on the right; an IDP is advised with your home licence, though roads are confined to a few atolls.
Reviewed July 2026 · A translation of your own licence, carried with it. Not a government permit.
What Marshall Islands expects
| Driving document | Depends on licence issuer, script and rental policy |
|---|---|
| Convention format | Local rules |
| Valid for | Not recognised |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Top speed limit | 25 mph Majuro road |
What the rental desk will ask you for
| Your own licence | The original card. A photo of it, or a photocopy, gets turned away. |
|---|---|
| Licence translation | Check the desk policy for your issuing country and licence script. A translation accompanies the licence and never replaces an official permit. |
| Booklet format they know | Local rules |
| Minimum age | 18. Under 25 usually pays a young-driver surcharge. |
| Deposit | A credit card in the driver's name. The hold is taken in USD. |
Rules that catch visitors out
| Speed | Low speed limits on narrow roads. |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.08% alcohol limit. |
| Fuel | Few vehicles and limited fuel. |
On the road in Marshall Islands
At the pump
Petrol and diesel are all imported, making fuel notably expensive, and stations are concentrated in Majuro (with few outside it), so fill up before heading to remote ends of the atoll; carry cash as card use is limited.
After a crash
There is no single nationwide emergency number; contact the Marshall Islands Police Department headquarters in Uliga, Majuro directly and stay at the scene for any injury accident until officers attend.
Sources: pscrmi.net · driverabroad.com · travel.gc.ca
Common questions
Do you need an International Driving Permit in Marshall Islands?
Often required, depending on where your licence was issued. The Marshall Islands drive on the right; an IDP is advised with your home licence, though roads are confined to a few atolls.
Which translation format is used for Marshall Islands?
Marshall Islands uses the Local rules convention format. A Vialy translation is prepared in that format but is not a government-issued permit.
Will a rental desk in Marshall Islands ask for a translation?
Majuro rental is limited; an IDP and passport advised.
How fast can Vialy prepare one for Marshall Islands?
The exact delivery moment is quoted before you pay, 30 minutes as standard and 5 with Express.
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