Does my wife need a no-fee passport to travel to Guam on orders since it’s a US territory and she already has a civilian passport as well?

2021-07-17T18:26:52-04:00

She also has her Dependent ID Card and she is command sponsored.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 17 at 2021 11:55 PM

2021-07-17T23:55:03-04:00

Your spouse is not eligible for a no-fee passport as she is not a government employee on orders to Guam. If you are moving your spouse to Guam, she will need her regular passport.

Response by SSgt Christophe Murphy made Jul 18 at 2021 12:31 AM

2021-07-18T00:31:11-04:00

Don't over think it. A "no fee passport" isn't a special passport or a passport category to itself. It's just a program used to produce passports to folks at no cost due to special circumstances such as Federal employment. There are three types of passport. Tourist (blue), official (dark red/brown), and Diplomatic (black). If she already has a tourist passport there isn't a reason to get another tourist passport.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jul 18 at 2021 8:20 AM

2021-07-18T08:20:36-04:00

She shouldn't need a passport to fly to Guam from any US Airport as long as it is direct. However, if she has a passport, she would be covered if one was needed.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Jul 18 at 2021 10:32 AM

2021-07-18T10:32:48-04:00

Regular US passport should be adequate. Check Dept of State web site for info on requirements for other countries.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 18 at 2021 1:05 PM

2021-07-18T13:05:17-04:00

If your spouse needs a no fee passport it will be written in your orders that specifically list her name, granting command sponsorship. For instance, Italy will state you need a no-fee passport and a Visa, Germany and Japan, just a no fee passport

Response by SGT Alvinjay Toves made Jul 20 at 2021 5:53 PM

2021-07-20T17:53:46-04:00

Guam is a U.S. territory, there are no travel restrictions aside from the past year's COVID restrictions for citizens of the United States. It will not hurt to have her civilian Passport ready when traveling, as some destinations in the U.S. require Real ID.

Origin of your connecting flight into Guam will determine the U.S. Customs screening questions you will have to answer for. If you fly in from Hawaii at minimum you will be asked if any fresh Fruits or perishables are to be claimed. If connecting from a foreign country such as Japan or the Philippines will probably require more information, then a Passport will be required.

Side Note: Please Enjoy the Island and keep in mind it is not the continental US, it is a tiny Tropical Island so no more hours long road trips. People from Guam are born U.S. citizens. We also have the highest Military Service rate per capita for many reason. Chances are you at least have a Chamorro in your Brigade. Enjoy!