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Guam tourist visa

Tourists can use a B-2 or combined B-1/B-2 visitor visa. Eligible travellers can instead use a visa exemption or an online travel permit.

Ways to get a Guam tourist visa

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

    Visa needed

    Travellers visiting for a holiday or tourism can apply for B-2 permission. A combined B-1/B-2 visa covers business and pleasure.

    Stay
    The border officer sets the permitted stay on Form I-94.
    Fee
    US$185 application fee. A nationality-based issuance fee and, for some applicants, a visa bond may also apply.
    Processing
    No standard time is given. An extra security review can take several weeks.
    1. Show your trip purpose, planned length of stay and ties outside the United States.
    2. Pay the application fee.
    3. Attend an interview at a United States embassy or consulate.
    4. If approved, travel with your visa and ask for admission on arrival.

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

    eTA needed

    Eligible nationals of the 12 listed countries or territories can use the Guam–Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program for tourism or business.

    Stay
    Up to 45 days.
    Valid for
    Up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. For nationals of Brunei and Nauru, it ends six months before passport expiry if that is earlier.
    Entries
    Multiple entries while the permit is valid.
    Fee
    Free.
    1. Obtain a Guam–CNMI Electronic Travel Authorization before travel.
    2. Travel with a machine-readable passport and a nonrefundable return ticket.
    3. Ask for admission when you arrive.

  3. ESTA (an online travel permit)

    eTA needed

    Eligible nationals of the 42 countries in the United States Visa Waiver Program can travel with a biometric passport and approved ESTA.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days. This includes time spent in Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or Caribbean islands if you first arrived through the United States.
    Valid for
    Up to two years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    US$10.62 to apply, plus US$30 if approved. Total if approved: US$40.62.
    Processing
    Apply at least 72 hours before departure.
    1. Check that your citizenship, passport and travel history meet the programme rules.
    2. Apply for ESTA before travel. Allow at least 72 hours before departure.
    3. For travel by air or sea, use a participating commercial carrier.

  4. Visa-free visits for Canadian and Bermudian travellers

    No visa needed

    Canadian citizens and qualifying British Overseas Territories citizens of Bermuda can visit without a visa under most circumstances.

    Stay
    For qualifying Bermudian travellers, up to 180 days.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  5. Conditional visa-free entry for Bahamian travellers

    No visa needed

    Bahamian nationals can qualify if they apply for admission at a United States preclearance facility in the Bahamas.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Prepare your Bahamian passport and, if required for your age, a police certificate.
    2. Apply for admission at a United States preclearance facility in the Bahamas.

  6. Conditional visa-free onward travel from the British Virgin Islands

    No visa needed

    British Overseas Territories citizens of the British Virgin Islands can travel visa-free to the United States Virgin Islands and continue to other parts of the United States with a Certificate of Good Conduct.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct showing no criminal record.
    2. Travel with your British Virgin Islands passport and certificate when continuing beyond the United States Virgin Islands.

  7. Cayman Islands visa waiver

    No visa needed

    British Overseas Territories citizens of the Cayman Islands can qualify for a waiver for direct travel from the Cayman Islands to the United States.

    Entries
    One entry.
    Fee
    25 Cayman Islands dollars.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Prepare your passport and any required police clearance.
    2. Obtain a visa waiver from the Cayman Islands Passport and Corporate Services Office and pay the fee.
    3. Travel directly from the Cayman Islands to the United States.

  8. Conditional visa-free visits for Turks and Caicos Islands travellers

    No visa needed

    Qualifying British Overseas Territories citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands can visit for short business or pleasure trips if they travel directly from the territory to the United States.

    Stay
    Short stays; no length is given.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Prepare proof of your citizenship and right to live in the Turks and Caicos Islands, plus any required police certificate.
    2. Travel directly from the territory to the United States.

Who needs it

You need a visitor visa for a holiday if you do not qualify for a visa exemption.

Who doesn't

Eligible travellers from 12 countries or territories can visit under Guam's visa waiver programme for up to 45 days with an online permit. The United States Visa Waiver Program allows eligible travellers from 42 countries to visit for up to 90 days with ESTA, an online travel permit. Other citizenship-based exemptions also apply.

How to apply

  1. Show that your trip has a clear purpose and a limited length.
  2. Show that you have a home and other ties outside the United States that support your return.
  3. Pay the application fee and attend an interview at a United States embassy or consulate.
  4. If granted a visa, travel to Guam and ask the border officer for admission.

What to bring

  • Foreign passport
  • Visitor visa, unless you qualify for an exemption
  • Evidence of your trip purpose, planned length of stay and ties outside the United States

Good to know

  • A visa lets you travel and ask for entry. It does not guarantee admission.
  • Follow the stay and immigration status recorded on Form I-94.
  • The Guam–Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver programme is for tourism or business and does not permit travel to other parts of the United States.
  • Visitor visa application fees are not refunded if the application is refused.
  • Some B-1/B-2 applicants must post a US$10,000, US$15,000 or US$20,000 bond. Travellers who post a bond must use designated entry and exit points.
  • Visa issuance restrictions apply to some nationalities, with limited exceptions.
  • Holders of Chinese passports with 10-year B visas must enrol in the Electronic Visa Update System before travel.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Guam?

You need a visitor visa for a holiday if you do not qualify for a visa exemption. Eligible travellers from 12 countries or territories can visit under Guam's visa waiver programme for up to 45 days with an online permit. The United States Visa Waiver Program allows eligible travellers from 42 countries to visit for up to 90 days with ESTA, an online travel permit. Other citizenship-based exemptions also apply.

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

There are 8 options: B-2 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); Visa-free visits for Canadian and Bermudian travellers (no visa at all); Conditional visa-free entry for Bahamian travellers (no visa at all); Conditional visa-free onward travel from the British Virgin Islands (no visa at all); Cayman Islands visa waiver (no visa at all); Conditional visa-free visits for Turks and Caicos Islands travellers (no visa at all).

Who can go to Guam without a tourist visa?

Canadian citizens and qualifying British Overseas Territories citizens of Bermuda can visit without a visa under most circumstances. Bahamian nationals can qualify if they apply for admission at a United States preclearance facility in the Bahamas. British Overseas Territories citizens of the British Virgin Islands can travel visa-free to the United States Virgin Islands and continue to other parts of the United States with a Certificate of Good Conduct. British Overseas Territories citizens of the Cayman Islands can qualify for a waiver for direct travel from the Cayman Islands to the United States. Qualifying British Overseas Territories citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands can visit for short business or pleasure trips if they travel directly from the territory to the United States.

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 use the Guam–Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program for tourism or business.

How long can I stay on a Guam tourist visa?

For visa holders, the border officer decides the permitted stay and records it on Form I-94, your official arrival and departure record.

How much does a Guam tourist visa cost?

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

What documents do I need for a Guam tourist visa?

Foreign passport; Visitor visa, unless you qualify for an exemption; Evidence of your trip purpose, planned length of stay and ties outside the United States.

How do I apply for a Guam tourist visa?

1. 1. Show that your trip has a clear purpose and a limited length. 2. 2. Show that you have a home and other ties outside the United States that support your return. 3. 3. Pay the application fee and attend an interview at a United States embassy or consulate. 4. 4. If granted a visa, travel to Guam and ask the border officer for admission.

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

A visa lets you travel and ask for entry. It does not guarantee admission. Follow the stay and immigration status recorded on Form I-94. The Guam–Northern Mariana Islands visa waiver programme is for tourism or business and does not permit travel to other parts of the United States.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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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