Under the program, citizens of Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom can enter the islands visa-free for up to 45 days.
Travelers who are from other countries not listed in the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program or a similar one observed in the U.S. mainland, like Russia and China, must obtain a visa from the U.S. Embassy or consulate before traveling to Guam or the CNMI.
“Beginning at 12:01 a.m. local time on Nov. 28, 2009, the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will begin inspecting international travelers arriving in the CNMI. Carriers will need to execute a new Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Agreement prior to the November implementation date. This will ensure a smooth transition so that eligible travelers have continued visa waiver access to Guam and the CNMI,” Customs and Border Protection said in a statement to the media.
