Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026

The Marianas Tourism Advancement Act of 2026 amends immigration law to permanently add India, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Mongolia to the visa waiver program for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. This change allows citizens from these six countries to travel to the territories without obtaining a visa in advance. The bill also imposes strict new procedures for suspending this visa-free access, requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct economic impact assessments and consult with local governors before halting entry. Additionally, it mandates that any suspension be reviewed every 180 days to ensure the original safety or security concerns still justify the restriction.