VISA ATLASWork visas & talent mobility

Northern Mariana Islands

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

NationalityMPISO 3166
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 7 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025

Living abroad

People born in the Northern Mariana Islands who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. Guam2,449
  2. Palau253
  3. Micronesia77

Living abroad by year

1,3902,77919901995200020052010201520202024
1,3902,77919902000201020202024
Data table
19902,229
19952,359
20002,480
20052,549
20102,542
20152,532
20202,664
20242,779
Living abroad, 2024
2,779
Change since 2000
+12.1%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
88.1%