Puerto RicoGuam: Visa required

Puerto RicoGuam

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Guam?

Visa required

Yes. United States 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.

Puerto Rico 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 of2026-10-19

Distance15,136 km, straight line (~18h 18m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Guam85 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Guam

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Guam?

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

How far is Guam from Puerto Rico?

About 15,136 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 18m 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 United States passport holders visit without a visa instead of Guam?

Palau, Micronesia, Japan, Philippines, 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 Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governing Caribbean archipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth. Located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican Republic in the Greater Antilles and the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Lesser Antilles, it consists of the eponymous main island and numerous smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. With approximately 3.2 million people, it is divided into 78 municipalities, of which the most populous is the capital municipality of San Juan, followed by those within the San Juan metropolitan area. Spanish and English are the official languages of its government, though Spanish predominates, as it is culturally part of Latin America.

CapitalSan Juan

RegionCaribbean

Population3.2M

Area8,870 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Calling code+1787, +1939

Drives on theright

TimezonePuerto Rico (UTC-4)

Nearest airportLuis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), 23 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$40,620 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Climate in San Juan

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

Monthly climate normals for San Juan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.5°C	20.9°C	102mm	328h
February	28.3°C	21°C	62mm	313h
March	27.2°C	20.5°C	132mm	331h
April	29.7°C	22.3°C	59mm	357h
May	30.5°C	23.6°C	28mm	379h
June	31.6°C	23.9°C	37mm	376h
July	31°C	24.1°C	126mm	360h
August	30.7°C	24.1°C	174mm	352h
September	30.2°C	23.8°C	117mm	324h
October	29.3°C	23.4°C	140mm	309h
November	27.8°C	22.5°C	151mm	274h
December	27.6°C	20.9°C	57mm	327h

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

Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island. Its white sandy beaches can compete with any in the world and vary from metropolitan cocktail heavens and bustling surfing hotspots to quiet island getaways. Easily accessible diving and snorkeling spots and the excellent bioluminescent bays offer great maritime experiences. Still, there's more to this tropical island than sunny beach life. The Spanish-American influences make for a fun melting pot of culture with an abundance of heritage to explore and some delightful food to enjoy.

Upcoming public holidays

November 11, 2026Día del Veterano / Día del Armisticio

November 19, 2026Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico

November 26, 2026Día de Acción de Gracias

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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.

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