COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Guam (23 July Update)

*Can a resident enter the country? *

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

*Can a foreigner enter the country? *

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter.

*Is transit allowed through the country? *

• Yes

• Transit through Guam is allowed. However, passengers will be restricted to a designated location at the airport until the time of departure, and the layover must not exceed 13 hours.

*Is a test required on arrival? *

• No

• There are no mandatory testing requirements upon arrival.

• Individuals must adhere to symptom monitoring by DPHSS. Travellers must report any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 to DPHSS monitoring staff, and immediately stop working and isolate if they become symptomatic. For more details click here

*Is a test certificate required? *

• Yes

• Passengers must have a certificate for a negative COVID-19 PCR test issued within 72 hours before departure from the place of embarkation or documentation of recovery from COVID-19.

*Is quarantine required on arrival? *

• Yes with exceptions.

• All travellers arriving via air or sea are subject to mandatory 10-day quarantine at government-designated locations regardless of their COVID-19 test results.

• Travellers are required to take a COVID-19 molecular or antigen test on the 5th or 6th day of quarantine. Individuals with a negative test result will be released after the completion of 7 days of quarantine but must continue to monitor their symptoms as recommended by DPHSS. Those with a positive result will be subject to isolation measures established by health authorities.

• Any individual who declines to receive a COVID-19 test while in the quarantine facilities during the ten days of quarantine period shall complete the full 10-day quarantine in the government-designated quarantine facilities. Upon completion of day ten, the individual will be released from quarantine and will continue to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, as recommended by DPHSS.

• The following travellers are eligible to be exempt from quarantine on arrival:

• Travellers who are fully vaccinated with a US FDA, Emergency Use Authorization vaccine, or with a World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use Listing (EUL) COVID-19 vaccine;

• Individuals presenting immediate proof of vaccination and also providing photo ID, COVID-19 vaccination record, and a secondary form of COVID-19 vaccine verification;

• Passengers who present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate for a test performed within 72 hours prior to arrival;

• Individuals who have been infected with and have recovered from COVID-19 within the 3 months preceding arrival in Guam and who show no symptoms of COVID-19 infection;

• A person arriving from a country with no active COVID-19 cases in the last 28 days are exempted from quarantine measures. More details can be found here

• Travellers must sign a voluntary quarantine acknowledgment form accepting the quarantine requirements. Travellers choosing not to sign the form may be issued a directive for temporary quarantine.

• Quarantine requirements for essential healthcare professionals, minors, airlines and vessel crew members, and other travellers can be found here

• Violation of quarantine measures may lead to a fine, imprisonment, or both.

• Based on the above restrictions travellers will be required to spend between 0 days to 10 days in a quarantine centre.

Is a vaccination required?

• No

• Vaccination is not required to enter Guam.

• Travellers who are fully vaccinated are exempt from quarantine measures. More details are available at this website

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All passengers arriving in Guam must complete a health declaration form and voluntary quarantine acknowledgment.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• Travellers are advised to download the Guam COVID alert application. For IOS user & for Android

Airline Restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open in Guam.

• Commercial service to Guam is limited due to a decrease in demand. Travellers should be aware that flight cancellations and rescheduling may occur with little notice.

Border Restrictions

• Minimal

• The Guam border is open for travellers.

Curfew Restrictions

• Minimal

• There is a public health emergency in effect until 31 July 2021.

Social Distancing

• Moderate

• Social gatherings are limited to no more than 25 people.

• Violation of social distancing measures may lead to fines.

Internal Travel Restrictions

• Moderate

• Public transport is operational with temperature screening in place.

• Travellers must wear a face mask when using public transport.

*Non-essential shops open? *

• Yes, with exceptions

• Retail stores, approved by the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS), are allowed to open with limited capacity. Cigars, tobacco shops, and vape shops are also allowed to open at a limited capacity.

*Restaurants open? *

• Yes

• Restaurants are open with health protocols and reduced occupancy mandates in place.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Bars and pubs are open with health protocols and reduced occupancy mandates in place.

*Beaches and tourism sites open? *

• Yes

• Beaches are open for individual use for exercise.

*Personal care services open? *

• Yes

• Salons and personal care services are allowed to open at limited occupancy and social distancing measures, which include mandatory wearing of face masks.

Events allowed?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Events, such as anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, and graduations, held at any public venue are limited to no more than 25 individuals.

• Contact sporting events are currently not allowed.

*Masks required in public? *

• Yes

• Masks are required in public places as well as on all forms of public transportation.

Other

• Entertainment venues, such as movie theatres, are open.

• Public parks are open for individual use.

• Sports activities without spectators are allowed, however, no congregation between participants is allowed.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.