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American Samoa visas

American Samoa e-visa

American Samoa offers online visitor permits. Eligible visitors can apply for up to 30 days. Nationals of Samoa can apply for up to 10 days.

Ways to get a American Samoa e-visa

  1. 30-day online visitor permit

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    Holders of a valid U.S. visa or green card, and nationals of Canada, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau and countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program can apply.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    Fee
    US$40.
    1. Prepare a copy of your passport, your departure ticket and proof of accommodation.
    2. Apply online at least three business days before travel.
    3. Pay US$40.

  2. 10-day online visitor permit

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    Nationals of Samoa can apply for this online visitor permit.

    Stay
    Up to 10 days.
    Fee
    US$10.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Apply online for the visitor permit for nationals of Samoa.
    2. Pay US$10.

Who needs it

Visitors using an online permit must qualify through their nationality or by holding a valid U.S. visa or green card.

Who doesn't

Cruise ship passengers do not need a visitor permit. U.S. nationals have separate entry rules.

How to apply

  1. Check which online visitor permit you qualify for.
  2. For the 30-day permit, prepare your passport copy, departure ticket and proof of accommodation.
  3. Apply online. For the 30-day permit, apply at least three business days before travel.
  4. Pay the fee for your permit.

What to bring

  • For the 30-day permit: a copy of your passport, valid for at least six months after your planned departure.
  • For the 30-day permit: a ticket for departure from American Samoa.
  • For the 30-day permit: proof of accommodation.

Good to know

  • Stay within the period allowed by your permit.
  • Online visitor permits replaced the earlier entry permit waivers in June 2025.
  • A U.S. visa or green card is a way to qualify for the online application.

Questions

Do I need a e-visa for American Samoa?

Visitors using an online permit must qualify through their nationality or by holding a valid U.S. visa or green card. Cruise ship passengers do not need a visitor permit. U.S. nationals have separate entry rules.

What are the ways to get a e-visa for American Samoa?

There are 2 options: 30-day online visitor permit (an online visa); 10-day online visitor permit (an online visa).

Can I apply online for American Samoa?

Yes: 30-day online visitor permit and 10-day online visitor permit. Holders of a valid U.S. visa or green card, and nationals of Canada, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau and countries in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program can apply.

How long can I stay on a American Samoa e-visa?

Up to 30 days; up to 10 days under the permit for nationals of Samoa.

How much does a American Samoa e-visa cost?

US$40 for the 30-day permit; US$10 for the permit for nationals of Samoa.

What documents do I need for a American Samoa e-visa?

For the 30-day permit: a copy of your passport, valid for at least six months after your planned departure.; For the 30-day permit: a ticket for departure from American Samoa.; For the 30-day permit: proof of accommodation..

How do I apply for a American Samoa e-visa?

1. 1. Check which online visitor permit you qualify for. 2. 2. For the 30-day permit, prepare your passport copy, departure ticket and proof of accommodation. 3. 3. Apply online. For the 30-day permit, apply at least three business days before travel. 4. 4. Pay the fee for your permit.

What rules do I have to follow on a American Samoa e-visa?

Stay within the period allowed by your permit.

Does my passport change whether I need a e-visa for American Samoa?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the American Samoa visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a e-visa for American Samoa be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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