PRE-ARRIVAL
Immigration requirements for Guam and the Northern Marianas are, in general, the same as for mainland USA. See Noonsite/USA/Immigration. This, therefore, requires visitors arriving by yacht to have a US visa in advance of arrival.
All travelers must complete the Guam Electronic Declaration Form (Guam EDF) up to 72 hours prior to arrival. Go to https://cqa.guam.gov/.
ARRIVAL FORMALITIES
Ports of Entry:
All yachts must clear Guam Customs and Immigration at Apra Harbor.
General Process:
Upon arrival in Guam, yachts must contact the Port Authority on Channel 13 for instructions, before entering the breakwater leads. This is a busy 24 hour commercial and military port and everything painted grey has right of way.
You may be directed to the "special anchorage" which is adjacent to the seaplane ramp and tank farm in the Northeast corner of Apra harbour.
Authorities expect you to clear in as soon as you arrive - even if you arrive at night - and do not wait until Monday if arriving on a weekend. Overtime is charged but fees are reported to be reasonable.
Marianas Yacht Club in Apra is a designated Port of Entry and yachts should confirm that Customs and Immigration will go to the Marianas Yacht Club for processing.
The Skipper must come ashore by dinghy (there is no water taxi service) with the normal entry paperwork to meet Customs and Immigration officers. Officers will not come out to boats, but will wait for the Skipper on the MYC clubhouse patio or at the seaplane ramp.
Check-in should take no more than 30 minutes. There is a Port Authority arrival and anchor fee which is based on LOA or gonnate.
If you clear in after 17:00 or on the weekend, be prepared to pay an overtime fee.
Customs: Marine: 671-472-8426 or Airport: 671-642-8071
Immigration: Marine: 671-475-6215 or Airport: 671-642-7611
CLEARING OUT
When checking out go to the Port Control and Customs Building in the Commercial Port area and check out with them. Immigration check-out is not required.
Last updated: May 2023
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