G-1 — General Visa (G-1)

The General Visa (G-1) is a dependent visa category established to support the family unity of foreign nationals who are already lawfully residing and working in the Marshall Islands. By providing a legal pathway for spouses and dependent children to accompany primary visa holders, this visa fills the gap in the immigration system for long-term residents who need their immediate families present. It is managed by the Division of Immigration to ensure that all dependents are accounted for and linked to the status of the primary worker.

This visa is for the legal spouses and dependent children of individuals who hold a valid, long-term work-related visa in the Marshall Islands. It is ideal for families looking to reside together while the primary holder fulfills their employment obligations. The visa is distinctive because it is entirely derivative; eligibility is not based on the applicant's own professional merits but rather on their documented relationship to a primary visa holder who is already authorized to work in the country.