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==U.S. territories== The Visa Waiver Program applies to all permanently inhabited [[U.S. territories]] except American Samoa. ===Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands=== Although the U.S. Visa Waiver Program also applies to the U.S. territories of [[Guam]] and the [[Northern Mariana Islands]], and therefore nationals of VWP countries may travel to these territories with an ESTA, both territories have an additional visa waiver program for certain nationalities. The Guam–CNMI Visa Waiver Program, first enacted in October 1988 and periodically amended, permits nationals of 12 countries to travel to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands for up to 45 days, and nationals of China to travel to the Northern Mariana Islands for up to 14 days, for tourism or business, without the need to obtain a U.S. visa.<ref name="8 CFR 212.1"/> This program also requires an electronic travel authorization similar to ESTA but without a fee.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2024-00645 |title=Guam-Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Visa Waiver Program Automation and Electronic Travel Authorization; Creation of CNMI Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program (EVS-TAP) |publisher=Federal Register |date=January 18, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://g-cnmi-eta.cbp.dhs.gov |title=Guam-Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Electronic Travel Authorization (G-CNMI ETA) |publisher=U.S. Customs and Border Protection}}</ref> {|style=" border-radius:1em; box-shadow: 0.1em 0.1em 0.5em rgba(0,0,0,0.75); background-color: white; border: 1px solid white; padding: 5px;" |- style="vertical-align:top;" | *{{flag|Australia}} *{{flag|Brunei}} *{{flag|China}}{{efn|Only for travel to the Northern Mariana Islands for up to 14 days. For holders of a [[Chinese passport]], not including [[Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport|Hong Kong]] or [[Macau Special Administrative Region passport]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cbp.gov/document/guides/carrier-information-guide |title=Carrier Information Guide |publisher=U.S. Customs and Border Protection}}</ref>}} *{{flag|Hong Kong}}{{efn|Holders of a [[Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport]] with a [[Hong Kong identity card]].}} *{{flag|Japan}} |valign="top"| *{{flag|Malaysia}} *{{flag|Nauru}} *{{flag|New Zealand}} *{{flag|Papua New Guinea}} *{{flag|Singapore}} |valign="top"| *{{flag|South Korea}} *{{flag|Taiwan}}{{efn|Must travel on a [[nonstop flight]] from Taiwan and hold a valid [[Taiwan passport]] and [[National identification card (Taiwan)|national identification card]].}} *{{flag|United Kingdom}}{{efn|Holders of a [[British nationality law|British citizen]] passport, or a [[British National (Overseas) passport]] with a [[Hong Kong identity card]].}} |} ===American Samoa=== U.S. visa policy does not apply to [[American Samoa]], as it has its own entry requirements and maintains control of its own borders. Hence, neither a U.S. visa nor an ESTA can be used to enter American Samoa. If required, an entry permit or electronic authorization must be obtained from the Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/copy-of-immigration-office-1 | title=Immigration Office, Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa}}</ref> Nationals of [[Canada]], [[Marshall Islands]], [[Federated States of Micronesia|Micronesia]], [[Palau]], and countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (except Qatar) may visit American Samoa for up to 30 days without an entry permit. However, if arriving by air, they must apply online for an electronic authorization called "OK Board", at least 3 business days before travel, for a fee of 40 [[United States dollar|USD]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/copy-of-entry-permit-waiver-program | title=Entry Permit Waiver Program}}, Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.</ref> Nationals of [[Samoa]] may also apply for a similar electronic authorization to visit American Samoa for up to 10 days, for a fee of 10 USD.<ref>[https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/permit-waiver-10 Entry Permit Waiver Program (PW10)], Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.</ref> Nationals of other countries need an entry permit, which must be requested by a local sponsor at the Immigration Office of the Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.<ref>[https://www.legalaffairs.as.gov/30-day-permit-info 30-day permit], Department of Legal Affairs of American Samoa.</ref>
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