Guam student visa

F-1 visas cover full-time academic or language study. M-1 visas cover vocational or technical study.

Ways to get a Guam student visa

F-1 academic or language student visa
Visa needed
Foreign students enrolled full-time at accredited United States institutions for academic or language study.
Fee
US$185 application fee; a nationality-based issuance fee may also apply.
1. Meet the full-time study requirements for an accredited institution.
2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.
M-1 vocational student visa
Visa needed
Students attending vocational, technical or other nonacademic programmes.
Fee
US$185 application fee; a nationality-based issuance fee may also apply.
1. Apply for permission matching your vocational or technical study.
2. Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

Who needs it

Foreign students need permission suited to their course unless a study exemption applies.

Who doesn't

Qualifying Bermudian travellers can study without a visa. Qualifying citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau can study indefinitely without a visa. Certain Indigenous people born in Canada also have study rights.

How to apply

Choose the visa type that matches your study programme.
Show the purpose and limited length of your stay and your ties outside the United States.
Pay the application fee and attend a consular interview.

What to bring

Foreign passport
Evidence of your study purpose, planned stay and ties outside the United States

Good to know

F-1 permission is for full-time students at accredited institutions.
M-1 students cannot work on or off campus while studying.
M-1 students cannot change their status to F-1.
Spouses and children may qualify for F-2 or M-2 permission.
B visa holders may attend short courses that do not award academic credit.
Student visa issuance is restricted for some nationalities, with limited exceptions.

Questions

Do I need a student visa for Guam?

Foreign students need permission suited to their course unless a study exemption applies. Qualifying Bermudian travellers can study without a visa. Qualifying citizens of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau can study indefinitely without a visa. Certain Indigenous people born in Canada also have study rights.

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

There are 2 options: F-1 academic or language student visa (a visa from an embassy); M-1 vocational student visa (a visa from an embassy).

How much does a Guam student visa cost?

US$185 application fee for a student visa. Some nationalities also pay an issuance fee.

What documents do I need for a Guam student visa?

Foreign passport; Evidence of your study purpose, planned stay and ties outside the United States.

How do I apply for a Guam student visa?

1. 1. Choose the visa type that matches your study programme. 2. 2. Show the purpose and limited length of your stay and your 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 student visa?

F-1 permission is for full-time students at accredited institutions. M-1 students cannot work on or off campus while studying. M-1 students cannot change their status to F-1.

Does my passport change whether I need a student 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 student 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 student 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 student 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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