GuamNorthern Mariana Islands: Visa required

GuamNorthern Mariana Islands

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Visa required

Yes. United States passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Northern Mariana Islands.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Guam does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport. See the United States passport.

Source: dhs.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance221 km, straight line (~46m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Northern Mariana Islands85 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Guam: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Northern Mariana Islands

United States passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Northern Mariana Islands?

Yes. United States passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Northern Mariana Islands.

How far is Northern Mariana Islands from Guam?

About 221 km in a straight line, roughly ~46m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Northern Mariana Islands?

United States dollar (USD).

What time zone is Northern Mariana Islands in?

Saipan (UTC+10).

What is the nearest airport to Saipan?

Saipan International Airport (SPN), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Northern Mariana Islands without a visa?

85 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Northern Mariana Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can United States passport holders visit without a visa instead of Northern Mariana Islands?

Palau, Micronesia, Japan, Philippines, Marshall Islands, South Korea.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Guam

Guam is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo. It is the westernmost point and territory of the United States, reckoned from the geographic center of the U.S. In Oceania, Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. As of 2022, its population was 168,801. Chamorros are its largest ethnic group, but a minority on the multiethnic island. The territory spans 210 square miles and has a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km2).

CapitalAgana

RegionMicronesia

Population169K

Area549 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesChamorro, English, Spanish

Calling code+1671

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuam (UTC+10)

Nearest airportAntonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), 5 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$41,833 (2022)

Tourist arrivals328K (2020)

Climate in Agana

Warmest May, coolest February, driest March, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Agana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.5°C	24.3°C	98mm	326h
February	28.5°C	24.2°C	134mm	299h
March	29.7°C	24.4°C	38mm	346h
April	30.2°C	24.9°C	66mm	356h
May	30.7°C	25.5°C	115mm	362h
June	30.7°C	25.4°C	120mm	356h
July	30.3°C	25°C	253mm	340h
August	30°C	24.8°C	426mm	302h
September	30°C	24.7°C	580mm	276h
October	29.5°C	24.6°C	520mm	260h
November	29.8°C	25.1°C	211mm	301h
December	29.3°C	25.3°C	150mm	317h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Guam is an island in the western Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to the Philippines. An unincorporated territory of the United States of America, Guam gets most of its visitors from East Asia, especially Japan.

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About Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands, officially the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), is an unincorporated territory and commonwealth of the United States consisting of the 14 northern islands of the Mariana Archipelago in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The southernmost, Guam, is a separate U.S. territory. The Northern Mariana Islands were listed by the United Nations as a non-self-governing territory until 1990.

CapitalSaipan

RegionMicronesia

Population43.5K

Area464 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesCarolinian, Chamorro, English

Calling code+1670

Drives on theright

TimezoneSaipan (UTC+10)

Nearest airportSaipan International Airport (SPN), 9 km

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$23,786 (2022)

Tourist arrivals487K (2019)

Climate in Saipan

Warmest June, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Saipan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28°C	25.3°C	68mm	327h
February	27.6°C	24.6°C	89mm	302h
March	28.5°C	25.1°C	57mm	349h
April	29.4°C	25.8°C	64mm	360h
May	30.3°C	26.5°C	48mm	378h
June	30.5°C	26.9°C	74mm	364h
July	29.9°C	26.5°C	139mm	373h
August	30°C	26.5°C	165mm	345h
September	29.7°C	26.3°C	248mm	282h
October	29.2°C	26°C	279mm	317h
November	29.5°C	26.5°C	126mm	314h
December	28.8°C	26.2°C	83mm	320h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) is a territory of the United States in Micronesia, visited mainly by tourists from East Asia. The Marianas' top activity among Americans is scuba diving and snorkeling. In addition to the coral reefs you might expect, the waters around the islands were the scene of fierce fighting during World War II and there are many ship wrecks and even rusting tanks stuck on the seabed. Many Asian visitors come to the CNMI for gambling, and karaoke/hostess bars.

Upcoming public holidays

October 13, 2026Commonwealth Cultural Day

November 4, 2026Citizenship Day

November 11, 2026Veterans Day

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