Cost of living in Guam, Oceania
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Can a US citizen move to Guam?

Region Oceania Updated June 2026

Yes, US citizens can move to Guam freely. Guam is an unincorporated US territory, so no visa, residency permit, or special application is needed: a US passport or any valid US ID is enough to land and stay indefinitely. You can work, rent, buy property, and access local public services on the same terms as Guam residents. Federal income tax is paid to the Government of Guam rather than the IRS (it mirrors the federal tax code), and you remain eligible for Social Security, Medicare, and most federal benefits. Practical move costs are the real friction: shipping a vehicle to Guam typically runs $2,500 to $4,500, and household goods from the West Coast usually run $5,000 to $10,000 a container. For the full cost picture, see our Guam cost of living page.

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Jo Berks

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