COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Guam (21 November 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 with exceptions

• 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 with exceptions

• All travellers arriving via air or sea, are subject to medical screening. Travellers may be required to take a COVID-19 test on the sixth day after arrival.

Is a test certificate required?

• No

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

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

• Travellers arriving from any country on direct flights with no reported cases are exempted from the testing and quarantine measures. However, passengers must follow any instructions and requirements set by the authorities.

• The quarantine requirements for essential healthcare professionals, critical services workers, unaccompanied 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.

Entry form required? (health or other)

• Yes

• All passengers must complete a health declaration form and voluntary quarantine acknowledgment on arrival at Guam.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• Travellers are advised to download the Guam COVID alert application.

Airline Restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open in Guam.

• Commercial service to Guam is limited due to the 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

• The “stay at home” order has been changed to “safer at home” order. The government recommends against non-essential travel outside the home.

• The governor has extended the public health emergency until 29 November.

Social Distancing

• Moderate

• Social gatherings are limited to 5 people.

• Violation of social distancing measures may lead to fines or suspension of business licenses.

Internal Travel Restrictions

• Moderate

• Public transport is operational with temperature screening in place.

• Travellers must wear a face mask on public transport.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Non-essential retail businesses are allowed to open with safety protocols. Customers cannot enter stores, however, can place their orders beforehand and pick up the goods at the establishment.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants can open for outdoor dining and take-away services.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Beaches are open, however, gatherings are not allowed. Beaches are open for individual use only such as exercise.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

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

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Masks are required in public places as well in public transports.

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.

Advice

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or your country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.