Guam visa requirements for Bahamian citizens
Entry to Guam is restricted for bahamian citizens: a visa plus special approval.
BHS
Bahamas
GUM
Guam
Entry is restricted
A B-2 or combined B-1/B-2 visa covers tourism and visits to friends or family.
- Visa
- Restricted
- Fee
- US$185
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Bahamian citizens in Guam
Bahamians visiting Guam need Bahamas preclearance for visa-free entry
- For visa-free entry, apply at U.S. preclearance in the Bahamas.
- Carry your Bahamian passport.
- Ages 14+: carry Royal Bahamas Police Force certificate showing no criminal record.
- Police certificate must be issued within the previous six months.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Guam limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Guam
Use a visitor visa or an approved visa-free route.
Visa requiredB-2 visitor visaA B-2 or combined B-1/B-2 visa covers tourism and visits to friends or family.
- Fee
- US$185
How to apply
- Complete the online DS-160 form.
- Follow your US visa office's payment and booking steps.
- Prepare your trip and funding proof.
- Attend an interview unless you qualify to skip it.
Documents required
- Passport
- DS-160 confirmation
- Visa photo
- Fee receipt if needed
- Trip purpose proof if requested
- Funding and departure proof if requested
- Fingerprints
- Interview
- The border officer sets your stay; visa validity and entries vary.
- Check country restrictions and bond rules before applying.
Sources (23)Last updated 11 November 2026
- CBP: Official Guam–Northern Mariana Islands Electronic Travel Authorization
- CBP: Guam authorization eligibility FAQ
- CBP: Guam visa waiver passport conditions; indexed official text
- DHS: Guam visa waiver automation and electronic authorization rule
- Guam Visitors Bureau: Entry and exit formalities
- Department of State: Visa Waiver Program
- USAGov: Visa Waiver Program and ESTA application
- CBP: ESTA validity
- DHS: Fiscal year 2027 ESTA and Electronic Visa Update System fees
- Department of State: Visitor visa
- Department of State: Transit visa
- Department of State: Student visa
- Department of State: Temporary worker visas
- Department of State: Family immigration
- Department of State: Submit an immigrant petition
- Department of State: Exchange visitor visa
- Department of State: Citizens of Canada and Bermuda
- Department of the Interior: Compacts of Free Association
- Department of the Interior: Guam
- USAGov: Travel between U.S. territories
- Department of State: Nationality-based entry and visa restrictions
- Department of State: Countries subject to visa bonds; updated October 2, 2026
- Department of State: End of the separate 75-country immigrant visa pause
Coming from Bahamas
- Plugs A BNo adapter
- MoneyUSD $Same as home
- Time+15h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageChamorroSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Guam trip
Best time to go: January to June is the dry season. Guam is warm and humid throughout the year, with rain more common from July to December.
- Tumon BayGuam’s main tourist area has beaches that also serve as wildlife reserves.
- Tumon aquariumA large aquarium is among Tumon’s visitor attractions.
- Guam’s coral reefThe reef surrounds the island and has underwater channels.
Scams to watch for in Guam
- Theft targeting rental cars and valuables in vehiclesThieves may target rental cars because their stickers identify them. Valuables left in vehicles are at risk. Property crime is relatively high, although no specific theft technique is described.
- Unclear taxi fares and unused metersTaxi meters are not always used consistently. Starting a ride without a working meter or an agreed fare can leave you facing an unexpected charge. Taxi fares are relatively high, so an expensive ride alone does not prove dishonesty.
About Guam
Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States in the western Pacific Marianas.
- Capital
- Hagåtña
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chamorro, English, Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC+10:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Is entry to Guam restricted for Bahamian citizens?
Bahamian citizens can travel without a visa if they apply for entry at a U.S. preclearance facility in the Bahamas. To enter without a visa, Bahamian citizens must apply for entry at a U.S. preclearance facility in the Bahamas. Travellers aged 14 or older must present a police certificate issued by the Royal Bahamas Police Force within the previous six months showing no criminal record.
Where can Bahamian citizens enter Guam?
Only through: A U.S. preclearance facility in the Bahamas..
Do bahamian citizens need a visa for Guam?
Bahamian citizens need a visa for Guam, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Guam visa?
At Guam's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help bahamian citizens enter Guam?
We have no record of Guam relaxing its rules for bahamian citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Americas passports get easier entry to Guam?
None of the 10 other Americas passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Guam are easier for bahamian citizens?
Kiribati, Micronesia, Palau, Cook Islands Fiji, and 3 more let bahamian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Guam?
Find Guam's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Guam?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Guam?
Chamorro, English and Spanish.
How strong is the Bahamas passport?
It ranks #23 and reaches 134 destinations without applying ahead.
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