Guam introduces Guam-CNMI ETA permit system as part of updated entry regulations for travelers

Beginning November 30, 2024, foreign nationals wishing to visit Guam will be required to obtain a Guam-CNMI ETA electronic permit to enter under the Guam and Northern Mariana Islands Visa Waiver Program.

The Guam-CNMI ETA is the counterpart to the current paper I-736 island entry registration form, which, among other things, will be in use until the end of the month. After midnight on Nov. 30, the paper form will no longer be valid and entry permits will only be issued electronically through an online system, which is important to consider when planning a trip to Guam.

The Guam-CNMI ETA electronic permit can be issued online at any time prior to travel, but no later than 7 days prior to departure and no less than 5 days prior to travel. The ETA permit allows you to stay on the island for up to 45 days and is valid for two years, but it becomes invalid when your passport expires if it expires earlier. The e-permit can be used to enter multiple times, and no special requirements or waiting periods apply between visits.

It is worth noting, travelers with a valid U.S. visa, including green card holders, and citizens with an approved ESTA U.S. e-permit form are exempt from the need to obtain a Guam-CNMI ETA and its paper version, the I-736, for travel to Guam.

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