MicronesiaGuam: Visa required

MicronesiaGuam

Do Micronesia passport holders need a visa for Guam?

Visa required

Yes. Micronesia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guam.

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

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 of2026-10-19

Distance1,635 km, straight line (~2h 25m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Guam85 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Micronesia: Visa-free.

Visa-free alternatives near Guam

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

Other visa-free destinations for Micronesia passport holders

See all Micronesia destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Micronesia passport holders need a visa for Guam?

Yes. Micronesia passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Guam.

How far is Guam from Micronesia?

About 1,635 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 25m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Guam?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in Guam?

911.

What time zone is Guam in?

Guam (UTC+10).

What is the nearest airport to Agana?

Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Guam without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Micronesia passport holders visit without a visa instead of Guam?

Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Nauru, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands.

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 Micronesia

Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, consisting of approximately 2,000 small islands in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It has a close shared cultural history with three other island regions: Maritime Southeast Asia to the west, Polynesia to the east, and Melanesia to the south, as well as with the wider community of Austronesian peoples.

CapitalPalikir

RegionMicronesia

Population113.7K

Area702 km²

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+691

Drives on theright

TimezonePohnpei (UTC+11)

Nearest airportPohnpei International Airport (PNI), 8 km

Emergency number111 / 911

UNESCO sites1

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$4,414 (2025)

Tourist arrivals18K (2019)

Climate in Palikir

Warmest August, coolest December, driest March, sunniest July. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Palikir, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.7°C	22.9°C	204mm	325h
February	25.8°C	23°C	164mm	308h
March	26°C	23°C	118mm	336h
April	25.7°C	23°C	210mm	281h
May	25.8°C	23.2°C	363mm	283h
June	25.9°C	22.9°C	239mm	302h
July	26°C	22.8°C	212mm	338h
August	26.5°C	23.1°C	171mm	335h
September	26.2°C	23°C	190mm	285h
October	25.8°C	22.9°C	324mm	288h
November	25.8°C	22.9°C	353mm	263h
December	25.4°C	22.7°C	414mm	254h

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

Micronesia, in northwest Oceania, is the home of tropical and subtropical islands in the Pacific Ocean. With the exceptions of Kiribati and Nauru, most of Micronesia is associated with the United States.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Nan Madol

Upcoming public holidays

October 23, 2026United Nations Day

November 1, 2026Satowan Day

November 3, 2026Independence Day

Full source list on About.

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 September 2026, its population was 170,476. 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.

Full source list on About.