Moving to Guam from Vietnam

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Vietnam to Guam — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Vietnam to Guam, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
373 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Vietnam live in Guam · UN DESA

Who's moving to Guam?

Top countries of origin for Guam's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Vietnam and Guam stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

VN
1.5
GU
4.2

Vietnam performs better than Guam across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly better than Vietnam 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

VN
21.7
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VN
74.0%
GU
80.5%

Vietnam generally does better on infrastructure, though Guam leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VN
1.6%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
GU
$35,600

Vietnam generally does better on employment & economy, though Guam leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
GU
11.5

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Required
Vietnam 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?

With 1.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guam can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Vietnam and Guam.

Is Guam safe for expats?

Vietnam performs better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.5 in Vietnam.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

VN GU
Population 103,808,319 169,086
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Vietnamese Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +1671
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113