Moving to Guam from Virginia

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Virginia to Guam, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
19,572 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

VA
90.1%
GU
80.5%

Virginia performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

VA
3.4%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

VA
$69,111
GU
$35,600

Virginia performs better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

VA
77.6 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs

Virginia performs better than Guam across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Guam without a visa.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Guam. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Guam?

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

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At a Glance

GU
Population 8,001,024 169,086
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1671
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911