Marshall Islands
Warnings and insurance
Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.8 has struck the eastern coast of Russia in the Kamchatka Peninsula region. A tsunami threat message has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre.
If you are in the affected areas potentially affected by the earthquake or tsunami you should follow the advice of the local authorities.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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Update history
2025-12-10 13:34
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-08-29 12:26
Removal of information on a tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region.
2025-07-30 11:53
Earthquake and Tsunami warning – regional update (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-05-30 14:45
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy. Updated information on visa requirements(‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-02-26 11:17
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 09:56
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-09-22 14:49
New information on the reopening of the international border on 8 September 2022 and International airlines have resumed flights between Kwajalein and Majuro (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-08-23 14:46
Updated information on the declaration of a State of Health Disaster and restrictions on travel in the Marshall Islands (‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).
2022-08-23 14:24
Updated information on the declaration of a State of Health Disaster and restrictions on travel in the Marshall Islands (‘Summary’ page).