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Guam visas

Guam business visa

Short business visits can use a B-1 or combined B-1/B-2 visa. Eligible travellers can use an online travel permit instead.

Ways to get a Guam business visa

  1. B-1 or combined B-1/B-2 visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Temporary business visitors can apply for B-1 permission. A combined B-1/B-2 visa covers business and pleasure.

    Stay
    As granted by the border officer on Form I-94.
    Fee
    US$185 application fee. A nationality-based issuance fee and, for some B-1/B-2 applicants, a US$10,000, US$15,000 or US$20,000 bond may apply.
    1. Show your business purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States.
    2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

  2. Guam–CNMI ETA (a free online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Eligible nationals of the 12 listed countries or territories can visit Guam for business under its regional visa waiver programme.

    Stay
    Up to 45 days.
    Valid for
    Up to two years or passport expiry, whichever comes first. For Brunei and Nauru, validity ends six months before passport expiry if earlier.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    Free.
    1. Obtain the online travel permit before travel.
    2. Travel with the required passport and nonrefundable return ticket.

  3. ESTA (an online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Eligible nationals of the United States Visa Waiver Program countries can make short business visits with a biometric passport and approved ESTA.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days, including qualifying side trips to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean islands after arrival through the United States.
    Valid for
    Up to two years or passport expiry, whichever comes first.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    US$40.62 if approved: US$10.62 application fee plus US$30 approval fee.
    Processing
    Apply at least 72 hours before departure.
    1. Check the citizenship, passport and travel-history rules.
    2. Apply for ESTA before travel, allowing at least 72 hours.
    3. Use a participating commercial carrier when arriving by air or sea.

  4. Citizenship-based visa exemptions

    No visa needed

    Canadian citizens and qualifying Bermudian travellers have broad visit exemptions. Qualifying Turks and Caicos Islands travellers can make short business visits subject to direct-travel and document rules.

    Stay
    Up to 180 days for qualifying Bermudian travellers. No specific business stay is given for the other listed exemptions.

Who needs it

Business visitors need a suitable visa if they do not qualify for a visa exemption.

Who doesn't

Eligible travellers can use Guam's 45-day visa waiver programme or the United States Visa Waiver Program. Some citizenship-based exemptions also apply.

How to apply

  1. Show the business purpose and limited length of your visit.
  2. Show your home and other ties outside the United States.
  3. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

What to bring

  • Foreign passport
  • Business visitor visa or qualifying travel permit
  • Evidence of your business purpose, planned stay and ties outside the United States

Good to know

  • Use permission that matches the purpose of your trip.
  • Follow the stay and status granted at entry.
  • Business visitor permission and employment permission are separate routes.
  • Some B-1/B-2 applicants face visa bonds or nationality-based issuance restrictions.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Guam?

Business visitors need a suitable visa if they do not qualify for a visa exemption. Eligible travellers can use Guam's 45-day visa waiver programme or the United States Visa Waiver Program. Some citizenship-based exemptions also apply.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Guam?

There are 4 options: B-1 or combined B-1/B-2 visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); Guam–CNMI ETA (a free online travel permit) (an online travel permit); ESTA (an online travel permit) (an online travel permit); Citizenship-based visa exemptions (no visa at all).

Who can go to Guam without a business visa?

Canadian citizens and qualifying Bermudian travellers have broad visit exemptions. Qualifying Turks and Caicos Islands travellers can make short business visits subject to direct-travel and document rules.

Can I apply online for Guam?

Yes: Guam–CNMI ETA (a free online travel permit) and ESTA (an online travel permit). Eligible nationals of the 12 listed countries or territories can visit Guam for business under its regional visa waiver programme.

How long can I stay on a Guam business visa?

For visa holders, the border officer sets the permitted stay on Form I-94.

How much does a Guam business visa cost?

US$185 application fee for a business visitor visa. Additional nationality-based fees may apply.

What documents do I need for a Guam business visa?

Foreign passport; Business visitor visa or qualifying travel permit; Evidence of your business purpose, planned stay and ties outside the United States.

How do I apply for a Guam business visa?

1. 1. Show the business purpose and limited length of your visit. 2. 2. Show your home and other ties outside the United States. 3. 3. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

What rules do I have to follow on a Guam business visa?

Use permission that matches the purpose of your trip. Follow the stay and status granted at entry.

Does my passport change whether I need a business visa for Guam?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Guam visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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