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Guam visas

Guam family visa

Family routes cover visits, joining a visa holder, marrying a United States citizen and permanent residence through family.

Ways to get a Guam family visa

  1. Temporary family visit visa

    Visa needed

    People making a temporary family visit can use the nonimmigrant visitor route unless they qualify for a visa exemption.

    Stay
    As granted by the border officer on Form I-94.
    Fee
    US$185 visitor visa application fee; a nationality-based issuance fee may apply.
    1. Show your visit purpose, limited stay and ties outside the United States.
    2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

  2. K-1 and K-2 fiancé or fiancée visas

    Visa needed

    The foreign fiancé or fiancée of a United States citizen can qualify for K-1. Their unmarried children under 21 can qualify for K-2.

    Stay
    The K-1 holder must marry the petitioning citizen within 90 days of entry or leave.

  3. K-3 and K-4 spouse and child visas

    Visa needed

    Foreign spouses of United States citizens awaiting an immigrant visa can qualify for K-3. Their qualifying children can use K-4.

  4. Dependent family visas

    Visa needed

    Qualifying spouses and children of students, workers and exchange visitors can apply under the related family category.

  5. Family-sponsored immigrant visas

    Visa needed

    Qualifying spouses, children, parents and siblings of United States citizens, and qualifying spouses and children of permanent residents, can use family immigration routes.

    Stay
    Permanent residence after admission.
    Valid for
    An immigrant visa endorsed with an I-551 admission stamp serves as evidence of permanent residence for one year.

Who needs it

Relatives and partners need permission suited to a short visit, joining family or moving permanently.

Who doesn't

United States permanent residents can use a permanent resident card or temporary I-551 stamp. Certain children born abroad have limited visa exemptions.

What to bring

  • Foreign passport
  • Visa or residence document appropriate to your route

Good to know

  • A K-1 holder must marry the United States citizen who petitioned for them within 90 days of entry or leave.
  • Dependent family members must meet the rules of the main visa holder's category.
  • Family visits are a temporary visa purpose; moving to join family uses a different route.
  • The V visa is generally unavailable to families whose immigrant visa applications were filed after December 21, 2000.
  • An electronic visa format was trialled for K-1 visas issued in Dublin in 2023. This is not described as a general online visa application programme.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Guam?

Relatives and partners need permission suited to a short visit, joining family or moving permanently. United States permanent residents can use a permanent resident card or temporary I-551 stamp. Certain children born abroad have limited visa exemptions.

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

There are 5 options: Temporary family visit visa (a visa from an embassy); K-1 and K-2 fiancé or fiancée visas (a visa from an embassy); K-3 and K-4 spouse and child visas (a visa from an embassy); Dependent family visas (a visa from an embassy); Family-sponsored immigrant visas (a visa from an embassy).

How long can I stay on a Guam family visa?

Depends on the route. Family immigrant visas are for permanent residence.

What documents do I need for a Guam family visa?

Foreign passport; Visa or residence document appropriate to your route.

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

A K-1 holder must marry the United States citizen who petitioned for them within 90 days of entry or leave. Dependent family members must meet the rules of the main visa holder's category.

Does my passport change whether I need a family 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.

Can a family visa for Guam be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Guam family visa rules?

On Guam's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my family visa once I am in Guam?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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