Need to Order Northern Marianas Visa? Heres How to Do It Online

So, I decided to take a trip to the Northern Mariana Islands. First thing I did was to figure out if I needed a visa. Turns out, if you’re from certain countries, you don’t need one. I checked the list and found out which countries are on the Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (G-CNMI) Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Lucky for me, the list included Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Since I’m from one of those countries, I didn’t need a visa. But I did need to get a travel authorization. I found out about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). It’s basically an online thing that checks if you’re eligible to go to the Northern Mariana Islands. I went ahead and filled out the online application.

For those who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, you folks are lucky! You don’t need a visa to go to Guam or even live there. You don’t even technically need to show your passports or Green Cards. But, you know, it’s always a smart move to have them with you, just in case.

Now, about getting there – I looked up flights and found that an average nonstop flight from the U.S. to the Northern Mariana Islands takes around 32 hours. That’s a long time on a plane!

Anyway, I did some more digging and found a website that said something about 4 steps, but honestly, it wasn’t that clear, so I just stuck to the official sources. It seems like applying for a visa online is an option for some travelers. I guess there’s something called an eVisa.

Here’s a summary of what I did:

• Checked if I needed a visa: I’m from a G-CNMI VWP country, so no visa needed.
• Got travel authorization: Filled out the ESTA online.
• Looked up flights: It’s a long journey from the U.S., around 32 hours.
• Considered other options: Briefly looked into eVisas, but it wasn’t relevant for me.

Important Note

For anyone from the UK, New Zealand, or Australia, you guys are in the clear – no visa needed for a short trip. Make sure you do check out the entry requirements and how long you’re allowed to stay, though.

In the end, getting the travel authorization was pretty straightforward. Just make sure you double-check all the requirements based on where you’re from, and you’ll be good to go!