Call 911.
Call 911.
Office of Chief of Police (+671) 475 8518
Agat Precinct (south) (+671) 475 8642
Hagatna precinct (Central) (+671) 475 8537 or (+671) 475 8541
Tumon/Tamuning RPecinct (Hotel Row) (+671) 649 6330 or (+671) 649 9526
Dededo Precinct (North) (+671) 632 9808 or (+671) 632 9811
Full travel advice: Safety
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Petty crime occurs in Guam, including drug-and alcohol-related crime.
Use common sense, as you would in Australia.
To protect yourself from theft:
Drink spiking can happen anywhere. Be alert to the potential risks, and don't leave food or drinks unattended. Pay attention when your drinks are being mixed. Stick to reputable venues and avoid homemade alcoholic drinks due to the risk of methanol poisoning. Get urgent medical help if you feel any symptoms.
Locals and foreigners, including Australians, have died or become seriously ill from poisoned drinks overseas. Methanol is highly toxic. As little as one shot can be fatal. Methanol can be added or accidentally created during poor quality alcohol distillation and production. Protect yourself by making smart drink choices. Choose branded beers, ciders, wines and premixed cocktails in sealed bottles and cans. Get urgent medical help if you suspect you’ve been poisoned.
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Tourists may be targeted for pickpocketing and purse-snatching. This can happen anywhere but is more prevalent in crowded areas and on public transport.
Conceal your valuables. Pay close attention to your personal belongings and only carry what you need. Leave other valuables in a secure location.
Rental cars can be easy to spot and are often a target of thieves. Don't leave valuables on display or unattended in a vehicle, including in the boot.
You may be at risk of cyber-based threats during overseas travel to any country. Digital identity theft is a growing concern. Your devices and personal data can be compromised, especially if you’re connecting to Wi-Fi, using or connecting to shared or public computers, or to Bluetooth.
Social media can also be risky in destinations where there are social or political tensions, or laws that may seem unreasonable by Australian standards. Travellers have been arrested for things they have said on social media. Don't comment on local or political events on your social media.
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Kidnapping can happen anywhere, anytime, including in destinations that are typically at lower risk. The Australian Government's longstanding policy is that it doesn't make payments or concessions to kidnappers.
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Civil unrest is rare. However, demonstrations and large public gatherings can turn violent.
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Terrorism is a threat worldwide.
Guam is an unincorporated US territory included in the US National Terror Advisory System. Refer to our advice for the United States of America.
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Transport and tour operators may not follow safety precautions or maintain their equipment. This includes activities such as scuba diving and yachting.
If you plan to do a tour or adventure activity:
Use another provider if the right safety gear isn't available.
Guam can experience natural disasters and severe weather, such as:
To protect yourself in case of a natural disaster:
Tropical storms and typhoons mostly occur from June to December and peak in August.
The direction and strength of typhoons can change with little warning.
Tropical storms and typhoons can:
If there's a typhoon or severe tropical storm:
Monitor weather updates and warnings:
To protect yourself if a typhoon or severe storm is approaching:
Earthquakes can happen in Guam.
To protect yourself during an earthquake:
After an earthquake:
Tsunamis can happen.
Register for tsunami alerts:
Move immediately to high ground if you:
Don't wait for official warnings, such as alarms or sirens.
Move to higher ground straight away if advised by local authorities. Once on high ground, monitor local media.
Get comprehensive travel insurance before you leave.
Your policy needs to cover all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation. The Australian Government won’t pay for these costs.
If you can't afford travel insurance, you can't afford to travel. This applies to everyone, no matter how healthy and fit you are.
If you're not insured, you may have to pay many thousands of dollars up-front for medical care.
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Consider your physical and mental health before you travel, especially if you have an existing medical condition.
See your doctor or travel clinic to:
Do this at least 8 weeks before you leave.
If you have immediate concerns for your welfare, or the welfare of someone you know, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or contact your nearest Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to discuss counselling hotlines and services available in your location.
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Not all medication available over the counter or by prescription in Australia is available in other countries. Some may be illegal or a controlled substance, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.
If you plan to bring medication, check if it's legal in Guam. Take enough legal medication for your trip.
Carry a copy of your prescription or a letter from your doctor stating:
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Mosquitoes in Guam spread illnesses, including dengue.
To protect yourself from disease:
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Waterborne, foodborne and other infectious diseases are common.
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Public medical facilities in Guam generally don't meet Australian standards but the standard of private hospitals and healthcare facilities is similar to Australia.
A visit to a doctor for even a minor issue can cost thousands of dollars and you may be asked to show proof of insurance or your ability to pay before receiving treatment.
Get comprehensive travel insurance before you leave Australia and make sure that it covers you for the duration of your trip, for all activities you intend to undertake, for any pre-existing medical conditions and for all overseas medical costs, including medical evacuation.
The Australian Government won’t cover these costs and there's no reciprocal health care agreement between Australia and the United States. This means that you aren’t covered by Australian Medicare in the United States.
If you become seriously ill or injured, you may need to be evacuated. Medical evacuation can be very expensive. You may also be delayed by the limited number of flights out of Guam.
There are 2 decompression chambers of a high standard at Guam Regional Medical City.
You're subject to all local laws and penalties, including those that may appear harsh by Australian standards. Research local laws before travelling.
If you're arrested or jailed, the Australian Government will do what it can to help you under our Consular Services Charter. But we can't get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Penalties for drug-related offences can be severe and often include minimum mandatory sentences.
Laws related to the possession and recreational and/or medical use of marijuana (cannabis) vary between jurisdictions. While the possession of 1 ounce or less of cannabis for personal use is legal in Guam, it remains illegal under US federal laws in any form and quantity.
Some medications readily available in Australia are illegal or considered controlled substances, even if prescribed by an Australian doctor.
It's also illegal to possess any prescription medication without a prescription. See Health.
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The legal drinking age is 21 years.
Counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. Buying, selling or owning these goods is illegal.
Some Australian criminal laws still apply when you’re overseas. If you break these laws, you may face prosecution in Australia.
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The US recognises dual nationality.
If you're an Australian-US dual citizen, you must:
Check the US Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs for advice before you travel.
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Guam is an unincorporated US territory. Before entering Guam, you'll need to complete a mandatory electronic declaration form, accessible 72 hours prior to departure.
You must meet US entry or transit requirements to enter Guam. The United States has strict entry requirements. US authorities won't allow you to enter the country if you don't comply. Please see United States of America Travel Advice for further information on the requirements of entry.
If you're visiting the United States for less than 90 days, you may be eligible to:
If you only intend on traveling directly to Guam or CNMI for less than 45 days and will not enter any other parts of the US, you may be eligible to enter under the G-CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Otherwise, you'll need to get a visa before you travel.
Visa and other entry and exit conditions, including currency, customs and quarantine rules, can change at short notice. Contact your nearest US Embassy or Consulate for the latest details.
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The locks on your airline baggage must meet US requirements.
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All vessels must clear customs and immigration at Apra Harbour.
Contact the Port Authority of Guam and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) well in advance of your arrival.
Fees may apply if you arrive by sea after 5pm or on a weekend.
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If you're travelling with a child, carry evidence of your relationship.
If you're the sole parent travelling with your child, you'll need a notarised letter. You'll also need one if you're travelling with a child who isn't yours. This letter needs to include:
Some airlines don't allow children to travel alone. Ask your airline if unaccompanied children are allowed on flights to, from, or that transit in Guam.
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Australians entering the United States (including Guam) on their Australian passport need only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay. Similarly, Australians entering Guam under the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program (VWP) need only have a passport valid for their intended period of stay. However, different rules may apply in countries you plan to transit or stop in on your way to or from Guam.
Check the entry requirements of all countries you intend to transit or visit on your trip. Some countries won’t let you enter unless your passport is valid for 6 months after you plan to leave that country. This can apply even if you’re just transiting or stopping over.
Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. You may receive conflicting advice from different sources.
You can end up stranded if your passport is not valid for more than 6 months.
The Australian Government does not set these rules. Check your passport’s expiry date before you travel. If you’re not sure it’ll be valid for long enough, consider getting a new passport.
Your passport is a valuable document. It's attractive to people who may try to use your identity to commit crimes.
Some people may try to trick you into giving them your passport. Always keep it in a safe place.
If you lose your passport or it's stolen, tell the Australian Government as soon as possible:
Although Australian passports comply with international standards for sex and gender, we can’t guarantee that a passport showing 'X' in the sex field will be accepted for entry or transit by another country. Contact the nearest embassy, high commission or consulate of your destination before you arrive at the border to confirm if authorities will accept passports with 'X' gender markers.
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The local currency is the United States Dollar (USD).
When you arrive and depart, you must declare amounts over $US10,000. This covers all forms of currency, not only cash.
ATMs are widely available. Credit cards are widely accepted.
You can drive a motor vehicle for a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of arrival into Guam with a valid Australian driver's licence (digital licences may not be accepted).
Driving can be dangerous, particularly at night.
Hazards include:
Before driving in Guam:
learn local traffic laws and practices
If you're involved in an accident as a driver, don't leave the scene or move your vehicle until the police have attended.
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Make sure that your insurance policy covers you before riding a motorbike, quad bike or similar vehicle.
Always wear a helmet.
Use registered taxis and authorised limousines.
Book vehicles through your hotel or resort.
Make sure the driver uses a taxi meter.
Guam has a limited network of public buses and services can be unreliable.
Bus services don't run on Sundays or public holidays.
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A number of cruise vessels visit Guam annually, docking at the Port Authority of Guam’s F1 Pier.
Yachts must clear customs and immigration at Apra Harbour on arrival. See 'Arriving by sea'.
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DFAT doesn't provide information on the safety of individual commercial airlines or flight paths.
Check Guam's air safety profile with the Aviation Safety Network.
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Depending on what you need, contact your:
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Always get a police report when you report a crime.
Your insurer should have a 24-hour emergency number.
Read the Consular Services Charter for what the Australian Government can and can’t do to help you overseas.
Australia doesn't have an Embassy in Guam. For consular assistance, please contact the Australian Consulate-General in Honolulu.
Australian Consulate-General, Honolulu
Penthouse, 1000 Bishop Street
Honolulu HI 96813
Phone: +1 808 529 8100
Website: usa.embassy.gov.au
Facebook: facebook.com/AustralianConsulateGeneralHNL
X: twitter.com/AusCGHonolulu
In a consular emergency, if you can't contact the Australian consulate, call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on:
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