Language
Overview
The official languages are English and Marshallese. Polynesian languages and Japanese are also spoken.
Public Holidays
01/01/2022 New Year
03/01/2022 Memorial Day
04/15/2022 Good Friday
05/01/2022 Constitution Day
07/01/2022 day of fishermen
09/02/2022 Riberjal Day (Labor Day)
09/30/2022 Manit Day (Day of Culture)
11/17/2022 Kamolol Day (Thanksgiving)
02.12.2022 gospel day
12/25/2022 Christmas
Source: Top-mba-universities.com
Variations from island to island are possible.
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items may enter the Marshall Islands duty-free: 300 cigarettes, 75 cigars or 8 ounces of tobacco; 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (over 21s). The value of the gifts must not exceed the equivalent of US$300. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Prohibited Exports
The export of coral, tortoiseshell and other natural treasures is prohibited.
Contact addresses
Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
(Also responsible for Germany and Austria.)
2433 Massachusetts Avenue
Washington DC
United States
+1 (202)234 54 14.
http://www.rmiembassyus.org
http://www.rmiembassyus.org
Mon-Fri 09.00-17.00.
Consulate of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Seehofstrasse 4
Zürich
Switzerland
+41 (44)251 87 60.
Communication
Phone
Autodial Long Distance Service. International telephone connections via satellite possible.
Internet
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, the main providers are VPM (Internet: www.vpm.com) and Ntamar.
Post office
There are American post offices on Majuro and Ebeye.
Post office hours
Mon-Fri 10am-3.30pm, Sat 8am-12pm.