Nördliche Marianen

Northern Mariana Islands Visa & Immigration System

Northern Mariana Islands follows U.S. immigration system as commonwealth territory with special visa waiver program options. USAGov confirms U.S. citizens do not need passport to travel between U.S. and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. U.S. citizens domestic travel: U.S. citizens need to present evidence of citizenship when traveling to or from Northern Mariana Islands, typically done with government-issued photo ID such as driver's license or state ID card, noting American citizens may enter with travel papers which must be valid on arrival. Same rules as domestic U.S. travel: Travel to Northern Mariana Islands treated similar to domestic travel within United States for U.S. citizens. UK citizens Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program: U.S. State Department notes citizens of United Kingdom do not need visa or ESTA to visit both Guam and Northern Mariana Islands because of Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Program, though must complete Form I-736 prior to travel. Alternative standard U.S. Visa Waiver Program with ESTA: U.S. Customs and Border Protection confirms all eligible nationals or citizens of VWP countries including United Kingdom who plan to travel to United States for temporary business or pleasure under VWP are required to receive authorization through ESTA prior to boarding U.S.-bound airplane or vessel, noting term "United States" refers to continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands of United States, and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. ESTA requirements: UK Foreign Office confirms to enter or transit through U.S., must have either ESTA or visa, noting all VWP travellers required to obtain approved ESTA prior to application for admission. Passport requirements: UK Foreign Office states to enter U.S., passport must be valid for length of planned stay. U.S. State Department requires VWP travelers have e-passport with embedded electronic chip valid for at least 6 months beyond planned departure. UK Foreign Office coverage: UK Foreign Office's USA travel advice covers Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands under general USA guidance on gov.uk.