Entry Formalities
Entry requirements for Guam are the same as for any U.S. destination.
FOR U.S. CITIZENS
U.S. citizens 18 years of age and older traveling domestically to Guam (via Hawaii) are required to present a REAL ID or a valid U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID and an original or certified copy of their birth certificate.
For more information, please visit the following sites:
- https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification
- www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/id/travel.html
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
TSA: Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers 18 years of age and older must present a state-issued ID that meets REAL ID requirements to fly within the U.S. For more information, visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
Travelers entering Guam under the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must complete several steps before their arrival to ensure a smooth entry. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Ensure Eligibility:
- Verify that you are a national of an eligible country or territory under the program.
- Confirm their travel purpose aligns with the program (e.g., tourism, business, or transit).
2. Possess a Valid Passport:
- The passport must be valid for the duration of you stay.
- The passport must meet any specific requirements for machine-readability or biometric features, as applicable.
3. Secure a Return or Onward Ticket:
- Travelers must have a confirmed ticket showing they will leave Guam or CNMI within the 45-day limit.
4. Complete the new ETA (G-CNMI Electronic Travel Authorization):
- As of November 29, 2024, travelers under the Guam-CNMI visa waiver program must apply digitally using the G-CNMI Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
Click here to access the Official G-CNMI ETA application https://g-cnmi-eta.cbp.dhs.gov/
5. Additional
- Travelers should check with airlines and official sources such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or U.S. Department of State for the latest updates or requirements before traveling.
- Entry under this program requires direct travel to Guam or CNMI without transiting through other parts of the U.S.
6. The 12 countries under the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program include:
- Australia
- Brunei
- Hong Kong[2]
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan[1]
- United Kingdom
[1] With respect to all references to "country" or "countries" in this document, it should be noted that the Taiwan Relations Act of 1979, Pub. L. No. 96-8, Section 4(b)(1), provides that "[w]henever the laws of the United States refer or relate to foreign countries, nations, states, governments, or similar entities, such terms shall include and such laws shall apply with respect to Taiwan." 22 U.S.C. § 3303(b)(1). Accordingly, all references to "country" or "countries" in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program authorizing legislation, Section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, are read to include Taiwan. This is consistent with the United States' one-China policy, under which the United States has maintained unofficial relations with Taiwan since 1979.
[2] Must be in possession of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) passport and Hong Kong Identification Card.
Travelers entering Guam under the U.S. Visa Waiver Program will need to apply for travel with ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). While G-CNMI is only for travel to Guam and the CNMI, ESTA is used for travel to mainland U.S. and U.S. territories. ESTA allows for stays of up to 90 days in the U.S. (including Guam and CNMI if part of the itinerary). For a list of countries under this program, please go to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html
FOR ALL ARRIVING PASSENGERS
All arriving passengers or responsible family member must complete the Guam Electronic Declaration Form (Guam EDF), a mandatory digital form for entry into Guam. The form can be accessed and submitted up to 72 hours before arrival. Only one form is needed per family, with “family” defined as individuals living in the same household and are related by blood, marriage, domestic partnership, or adoption.
Click here to access the Official Guam EDF:
https://cqa.guam.gov/
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