Moving to Guam from Brazil

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Brazil to Guam — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Brazil to Guam, and you’d need to navigate life in Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Brazil to Guam.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
GU
4.2

Guam performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Brazil across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
21.0
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BR
81.0%
GU
80.5%

Brazil performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
8.0%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
GU
$35,600

Guam generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BR
75.9 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
GU
11.5

Guam performs significantly better than Brazil across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Guam. To live, work, or study long-term in Guam, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guam's immigration authority.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Brazil passport holders need a visa to enter Guam.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Guam?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Guam has 1.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Guam safe for expats?

Guam performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

What language do they speak in Guam?

The official languages in Guam are Chamorro, English and Spanish. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR GU
Population 217,240,060 169,086
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Portuguese Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +1671
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190