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| Getting to Guam The Antonio B. Won Pat International airport is served by Continental Airlines from Guam to multiple points in Asia Pacific and to Hawaii and the mainland U.S.A. Guam can also be reached via Manila, Tokyo, Osaka, Weoul, Taipei, or other Asian gateways on Philippine Airlines, Northwest airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, Korean Air and Cebu Pacific. the average travel time from Guam to key Asian cities is 3.5 hours to 4.5 hours. Travel time to Hawaii is 7 hours. Entry and Exit Formalities Entry requirements for Guam are the same as for any U.S. destination. Although U.S. citizens are required to possess a U.S. passport, on a case-by-case basis, photo I.D. and proof of citizenship may be required. Citizens of most other countries must have a valid passport with a U.S. visa. In October 1988, the U.S. government implemented the Guam-only visa waiver program. Citizens of more than a dozen countries have been allowed entry to Guam without a visa for a period of up to 15 days; travel onward to other U.S. ports is not allowed. Must arrive on a signatory carrier. The following countries are eligible for the Guam Visa Waiver Program:
In 1986, the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) incorporated the Visa Waiver Program; the program became effective on July 1, 1988. On October 30, 2000, the Visa Waiver Permanent Program Act made the pilot program permament. The Visa Waiver Program permits nationals from the designated countries to apply for admission to the United States for ninety days or less as non-immigrant visitors for business or pleasure without first obtaining a U.S. non-immigrant visa, must have a machine-readable passport, and arrive on a signatory carrier. The following countries are eligible for the Visa Waiver Program:
For more detailed information, please visit the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website: www.dhs.gov. Customs Regulations Customs checks are performed upon entry to Guam. Visitors are allowed to bring three cartons of cigarettes, three bottles of spirits, and reasonable amounts of perfume for personal use into duty free Guam. Fruit, vegetables, flowers and other plant life, as well as livestock, poultry, and meat products, are either prohibited or restricted from entering Guam. Applications for import permits or requests for information should be addressed to: Quarantines, USDA-APHIS- PPQ Hyattsville, MD 20782 Officer in Charge P.O. Box 8769 Tamuning, Guam 96931 Tel: (671) 472-7480 Fax: (671) 647-6029 If needed, customs forms are available in four languages English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Prescribed medicines containing habit forming or other controlled drugs and narcotics should be accompanied by a prescription or written statement from a physician. Prescriptions should indicate that the medicine is used under a doctor's supervision and is necessary for the traveler's physical well being. The punishment for illegal importation of narcotics and other illegal drugs is a minimum prison sentence of 10 years without suspension, parole, probation, or work release privileges. Pirated copyrighted articles those produced without the authorization of the copyright owner are prohibited, such as unauthorized bestsellers, expensive textbooks, or merchandise sold in Asia for a fraction of what their cost would be in the United States. Records, computer programs, and cassettes that are also produced in several countries may violate U.S. copyright laws. For more information, contact: Customs and Quarantine Agency 1503 Central Avenue Tiyan, Guam 96913 Tel: (671) 475-6202 Fax: (671) 475-6227 Health Certificates: No certificates of vaccination are required for visitors entering Guam. Yellow Fever inoculations if arriving from infected areas. Airport Tax: None. Customs: Although Guam is a duty-free port and outside the U.S. Customs Zone, expect to have your baggage inspected on arrival by local customs inspectors to help keep plant and animal pests and diseases out of the Territory. Also prohibited are narcotics and deadly weapons. Restricted items include personal firearms and ammunition. Currency: The U.S. dollar. Main Banks: Bank of Guam, Bank of Hawaii, First Hawaiian Bank, Bank Pacific Banking hours*: Monday - Thursday, 10AM - 3PM; Friday, 10AM - 6PM; Saturday, 9AM 12PM. *May vary Credit Cards: Most major Credit Cards are accepted. Media/Internet Services: Internet dial-up, broadband, Wi-Fi, cable TV, local & national newspapers available. The island is also served by many weekly and monthly commercial publications as well as by military journals. Main Post Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM- 5:00PM; Saturday, 1PM- 4PM. Cables: RCA, Western Union. Radio/Television: There are several radio and television facilities providing service on a number of stations offering full schedules of the 3 major U.S. networks. Clothing: Informal, lightweight clothing. Coats and ties seldom worn, even at night clubs. Medical Facilities: Full medical services are available through a number of well-staffed private clinics and one hospital. Time: Guam is 18 hours ahead of Pacific Time and 10 hours ahead of Greenwich Meridian Time. When it is noon Sunday, it is: Honolulu 1600-4PM Sat; Hong Kong 1000 10AM Sun; San Francisco 1800-6PM Sat; Tokyo 1100-11AM Sun. Electricity: The electrical current is the same as on the U.S. Mainland: 120 volts/60 cycles. Public Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Guam Discovery Day held first Monday in March, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4 Independence Day, Liberation Day July 21, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Immaculate Conception December 8, Christmas. Guam is a duty-free port outside the U.S. Customs Zone and has quality merchandise from all over the world at prices that are sometimes below those in the country of origin. Tourists from the U.S. can purchase up to US$800, instead of the normal US$400, of non-U.S. made goods and be exempt from duty on returning home. The Antonio B. Won Pat Inter national Air Terminal has a completely stocked duty-free shop. All major hotels have duty-free shops as well. There are so many ways to see Guam. Well-known car rental companies are also found on Guam. All offer a clean fleet of American and foreign cars at competitive rates. Or why not rent a moped, bicycle, or hire a taxi? Because Guam is located in the tropical zone, our climate is pleasant with an average temperature of 85 degrees. We have two seasons: wet and dry. This is how we can enjoy summer all year round. Snorkeling, swimming, trolling, scuba diving, jet skiing, wind surfing, sailing, parasailing and bungy jumping top our list when we want something to do. Instructors and special tours are also available for those who desire to learn. Want to play golf? We have 18-27 hole golf courses. Why not try your luck at dog racing or cock fighting? International airline carriers service Guam's $50 million air terminal with connections to most major cities. They are Continental Micronesia, Japan Air Lines, Air Nauru, Northwest Airlines, Japan Asia Airways, Korean Air, Thai Airways International, All Nippon Airways and Philippine Airlines. Domestic airlines also service the neighboring islands. Reminders FUN IN THE SUN Over exposure to the sun's rays can be extremely harmful, leading to premature aging of the skin, immune-cell disruption, cataracts and other eye and skin problems. Avoid the sun between 10am and 3pm, when the sun's ultraviolet ray's are strongest. Use a sunscreen on all areas of exposed skin, with a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 and reapply it regularly, especially after swimming or sweating heavily. Wear sunglasses that screen out ultraviolet rays. Wear protective clothing and a hat on sunny or cloudy but bright days. SWIMMING With the right equipment and clear communication you can prevent tragedy around pools, at the beach, on a boat or any place swimming is allowed. Always familiarize yourself with safety signs posted at swimming areas. In certain seasons, Guam's beaches have been known to carry jellyfish which can cause painful stings to the skin. If you see these clear, jelly like creatures in shoreline waters, do not enter the water. If you have questions, ask a lifeguard on duty. Do not swim in areas that do not have a lifeguard on duty. Never swim alone, always swim with someone. Never rely on an inflatable object to stay afloat if you can't swim. Always be sober when swimming• Children in the water must be closely guarded at all times. Discourage rough play in the water and encourage safe games. Stay close to shore. Under no circumstances should you wander close to the reef at any time as unseen water currents can be life threatening. Stay out of the water during thunderstorms and bad weather. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (G.E.P.A.) monitors the safety of Guam's recreational waters on a weekly basis. A weekly pollution report is available every Friday after 3:00pm and released to the media, the Guam Visitor's Bureau, the Mayor's Council and the Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association. For more information call G.E.P.A. at (671) 475-1664/ 1665. EMERGENCY SERVICES For crimes in progress, or matters of emergency: Dial 911 (Police, Fire, Ambulance) Guam Fire Department Emergency Rescue Operation - Agana Harbor Tel: (671) 477-2615 Guam Memorial Hospital 850 Gov. Carlos Camacho Rd., Tamuning, Gu 96911 Tel: (671) 647-2330, Fax: (671) 649-5508 |
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