American Samoa visa requirements for Samoan citizens
Samoan citizens need a visa for American Samoa, from its embassy or consulate.
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Samoa
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American Samoa
Visa needed
Apply at the embassy or consulate.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Find American Samoa's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into American Samoa
Most visitors need a 10-day or 30-day permit before travel.
eVisa For your passportSamoa 10-day visitor permitAn online permit for Samoa-born citizens with a passport from Samoa.
- Stay
- 10 days
- Fee
- US$10
How to apply
- Open the official page and its application link.
- Upload your documents and pay by credit card.
- Get approval before travel.
- Show your emailed permit when you arrive.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months past departure
- Return ticket within 10 days
- Hotel booking or family-home proof
- Local contact phone number
- Apply 3 days ahead, excluding weekends and holidays; processing time is not guaranteed.
- You cannot extend this permit.
Other routeSponsored 30-day visitor permitA local sponsor applies for visitors who cannot use the other permit routes.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- US$40
How to apply
- Find a local US citizen or national sponsor aged 21+.
- Ask your sponsor to apply and pay at Immigration.
- Get approval before travel.
- Carry the approval copy your sponsor sends.
Documents required
- Signed form and sponsor ID
- Landowner consent
- Land signatures, deed or lease, as needed
- Passport valid 6 months past departure
- Return ticket within 30 days
- Police clearance from home country
- Minors without parents: notarized consent
- Minors without parents: birth certificate
- Hotel booking
- Apply 3–5 days ahead, excluding weekends and holidays; processing time is not guaranteed.
- Immigration allows one 30-day extension for 50 USD; the tourism page gives different advice.
Sources (12)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Department of Legal Affairs — Travel and Entry
- Department of Legal Affairs — Official visitor application portal
- U.S. Visa / Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit
- American Samoa's listed waiver countries
- Samoa 10-Day Visitor Permit
- Sponsored Non-U.S. 30-Day Visitor Permit
- Employment and family residence petitions
- American Samoa Visitors Bureau — Entry Requirements
- American Samoa Department of Health — Passenger Travel Health Portal
- U.S. Department of the Interior — American Samoa
- National Park Service — Know Before You Go; contains conflicting arrival-permit information
- Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade — American Samoa and diplomatic representation
Coming from Samoa
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyUSD $
- Time−24h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police
Planning your American Samoa trip
Best time to go: June to September is slightly cooler and drier. The islands are warm, humid and rainy all year, with a wetter season from October to May.
- Fatu ma FutiAlso called Flower Pot Rock, this small, tall island stands about 275 metres offshore. It is home to birds and fruit bats.
- Fagatele Bay National Marine SanctuaryVisit a protected marine area. Reaching it requires a steep, moderately difficult hike.
- National Park of American SamoaExplore the park and enjoy views of Pola Island, also called Cock's Comb.
- Turtle and Shark SiteThis small cove in Vaitogi is linked to an ancient Samoan legend.
Scams to watch for in American Samoa
About American Samoa
American Samoa is an unincorporated United States territory made up of five islands and two atolls.
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Money
- United States dollar ($)
- Languages
- English, Samoan
- Time zone
- UTC-11:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Do samoan citizens need a visa for American Samoa?
Samoan citizens need a visa for American Samoa, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a American Samoa visa?
At American Samoa's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help samoan citizens enter American Samoa?
We have no record of American Samoa relaxing its rules for samoan citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do other Oceania passports get easier entry to American Samoa?
None of the 8 other Oceania passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near American Samoa are easier for samoan citizens?
Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Niue, Pitcairn Islands Wallis and Futuna, and 3 more let samoan citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to American Samoa?
Find American Samoa's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in American Samoa?
United States dollar ($). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in American Samoa?
English and Samoan.
How strong is the Samoa passport?
It ranks #41 and reaches 110 destinations without applying ahead.
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