Northern Mariana Islands — Passport and Visa Information
Passports
| Country | Passport Required | Visa Required | Return Ticket Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other EU | Yes | No/2/3 | Yes |
| USA | 1 | No | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
| British | Yes | No/3 | Yes |
Passports valid for at least 60 days after date of entry are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of the USA who may use proof of citizenship such as passport, birth certificate or naturalization papers.
Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 2. Cyprus and Poland who do require a visa as they are not current participants in the US Visa Waiver Program.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Important Addresses).
Visa Note
(a) 3. Nationals of Australia, Canada, Ireland and the UK are exempt from Visitor Entry Permits into the Northern Mariana Islands, although this may be counteracted by individual circumstances.
(b) Visitors must prove available funds to the equivalent of US$100 for each day of intended stay.
All Visitor Entry Permit applications submitted one week or less prior to arrival will be processed at an emergency administrative fee of US$100.
Types of Visa and Cost
Various; decided according to individual cases.
Validity
Various. Visas are generally required for tourist stays of more than 30 days. Stays may be extended by an additional 60 days while in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Applications to:
CNMI Division of Immigration (see Important Addresses).
Working Days Required
By post: applications are dealt with on receipt. In person: subject to the discretion of the Division of Immigration. Generally, documents needed for the processing of all Visitor Entry Permits should be submitted at least two weeks prior to arrival.
Travel Warnings
Most visits to the Northern Mariana Islands are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
Health Care
There is a major, modern hospital on Saipan and routine facilities on Rota and Tinian. Full medical facilities are available but are not free of charge; health insurance is advisable.
