Guam Travel Risk
All collected sources · selected advisory updated 2026-10-16
Site summary · whole-country advice
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
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Global Affairs Canada — Travel Advice and Advisories
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Guam travel advice · Author: Global Affairs Canada. Text extracts from the linked official version; this site is independent of the Government of Canada.
Risk level
Guam - Take normal security precautions
Take normal security precautions in Guam.
Safety and security
Crime
Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs.
Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.
Water activities
Swimming
Tidal changes can cause powerful currents and riptides are common.
- Consult residents and tour operators for information on possible hazards and safe swimming areas
- Follow the instructions and warnings of local authorities
Diving
Tour operators may not adhere to international standards.
If you undertake adventure sports, such as diving:
- choose a well-established and reputable company that has insurance
- ensure that your travel insurance covers the recreational activities you choose
If in doubt concerning the safety of the facilities or equipment, don’t use them.
Adventure travel health and safety
Adventure tourism
If you engage in adventure tourism:
- never do so alone
- always hire an experienced guide from a reputable company
- buy travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue and medical evacuation
- ensure that your physical condition is good enough to meet the challenges of your activity
- ensure that you’re properly equipped
- ensure that you’re well informed about weather and other conditions that may pose a hazard
- inform a family member or friend of your itinerary
- obtain detailed information on each activity before setting out
Partial safety extract; read the full official document.
Read Global Affairs Canada official advice ↗Source: Global Affairs Canada — copy of the version at the official link. Reproduced for non-commercial information; Government of Canada terms.
How the sources compare
| Source | Published advice / scope | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| This site (summary) | Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-10-16 |
| U.S. State Dept | No data | — |
| UK FCDO | No data | — |
| China MFA · consular notices | No data | — |
| Canada · Global Affairs | Take normal security precautions | 2026-10-16 |
| China MFA · risk assessments | No data | — |
This site shows the higher available whole-country level. Missing data and regional advice are never treated as Level 1. UK FCDO does not publish a 1–4 numeric level — the level shown for it is our mapping of its published advice, not an official UK grading.