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American Samoa visas

American Samoa tourist visa

Eligible visitors can apply online. Other visitors need a local sponsor. Most visitor permits allow up to 30 days, while the online permit for nationals of Samoa allows up to 10 days.

Ways to get a American Samoa tourist visa

  1. 30-day online visitor permit

    eVisa

    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 the US$40 fee.

  2. 10-day online visitor permit

    eVisa

    Nationals of Samoa can apply online for this 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 the US$10 fee.

  3. Visitor permit through a local sponsor

    Other permit

    Other visitors must apply through a local sponsor.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days. An extension may be requested.
    Fee
    US$40 for the permit; US$50 to request an extension.
    1. Arrange a local sponsor.
    2. Get the application signed by the sponsor's family matai (chief) and pulenuʻu (village mayor), unless the sponsor provides a deed or lease of private land.
    3. Prepare your identity document, departure ticket, police clearance and any required documents for a child.
    4. Have your sponsor appear in person at the Immigration Office of the Department of Legal Affairs.
    5. Apply at least three business days before travel and pay US$40.

  4. Cruise ship passenger exemption

    No visa needed

    Cruise ship passengers do not need a visitor permit.

  5. Entry for U.S. nationals with accepted documents

    No visa needed

    U.S. nationals can travel with one of the accepted document combinations.

    Stay
    U.S. nationals may reside indefinitely after entry.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  6. Electronic authorization for U.S. nationals

    eTA needed

    U.S. nationals may apply online for electronic authorization as an alternative to the usual document route.

    Stay
    U.S. nationals may reside indefinitely after entry.
    Fee
    US$50 for verification of vital records.

    Passports that qualify (1)

    1. Prepare a copy of your birth certificate or expired travel document, a copy of your identification card and your itinerary.
    2. Apply online for electronic authorization.
    3. Pay US$50 for verification of vital records.
    4. For travel, also have proof of residence or employment in American Samoa, or a ticket for future departure.

Who needs it

Visitors need a visitor permit unless they qualify for the separate rules for U.S. nationals or the cruise ship passenger exemption.

Who doesn't

Cruise ship passengers do not need a visitor permit. U.S. nationals can enter under separate document rules.

How to apply

  1. Check whether you qualify for an online visitor permit.
  2. Prepare the documents needed for your application route.
  3. Apply online if eligible. Otherwise, arrange for a local sponsor to apply in person at the Immigration Office.
  4. For a 30-day permit, apply at least three business days before travel and pay US$40.

What to bring

  • For the 30-day online permit: a copy of your passport, valid for at least six months after your planned departure.
  • A ticket for departure from American Samoa.
  • For the 30-day online permit: proof of accommodation.
  • For the sponsored permit: a copy of your passport or identity document, valid for at least six months after your planned departure.
  • For the sponsored permit: a police clearance from your country of origin.
  • For a minor travelling without a parent on the sponsored route: notarized consent from a parent or guardian and the child's birth certificate.

Good to know

  • Keep your stay within the period allowed by your permit.
  • An extension of a sponsored visitor permit may be requested for US$50.
  • U.S. visa policy does not apply to American Samoa.
  • A valid U.S. visa or green card lets you apply for the online visitor permit; it does not replace that permit.
  • The advance application deadline is not a stated processing time.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for American Samoa?

Visitors need a visitor permit unless they qualify for the separate rules for U.S. nationals or the cruise ship passenger exemption. Cruise ship passengers do not need a visitor permit. U.S. nationals can enter under separate document rules.

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

There are 6 options: 30-day online visitor permit (an online visa); 10-day online visitor permit (an online visa); Visitor permit through a local sponsor (a special permit); Cruise ship passenger exemption (no visa at all); Entry for U.S. nationals with accepted documents (no visa at all); Electronic authorization for U.S. nationals (an online travel permit).

Who can go to American Samoa without a tourist visa?

Cruise ship passengers do not need a visitor permit. U.S. nationals can travel with one of the accepted document combinations.

Can I apply online for American Samoa?

Yes: 30-day online visitor permit, 10-day online visitor permit and Electronic authorization for U.S. nationals. 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 tourist visa?

Up to 30 days; up to 10 days for nationals of Samoa using their online permit.

How much does a American Samoa tourist visa cost?

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

What documents do I need for a American Samoa tourist visa?

For the 30-day online permit: a copy of your passport, valid for at least six months after your planned departure.; A ticket for departure from American Samoa.; For the 30-day online permit: proof of accommodation.; For the sponsored permit: a copy of your passport or identity document, valid for at least six months after your planned departure.; For the sponsored permit: a police clearance from your country of origin.; For a minor travelling without a parent on the sponsored route: notarized consent from a parent or guardian and the child's birth certificate..

How do I apply for a American Samoa tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for an online visitor permit. 2. 2. Prepare the documents needed for your application route. 3. 3. Apply online if eligible. Otherwise, arrange for a local sponsor to apply in person at the Immigration Office. 4. 4. For a 30-day permit, apply at least three business days before travel and pay US$40.

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

Keep your stay within the period allowed by your permit. An extension of a sponsored visitor permit may be requested for US$50.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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.

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