Destination
American Samoa
Oceania · Pago Pago
Entry details
No data in the source
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
From the guidebook
Visas American Samoa lies outside federal U.S. immigration and customs jurisdiction. All visitors (except U.S. citizens and green card holders) to American Samoa require a passport valid for six months or more, a return ticket or onward ticket and enough funds to support their stay. U.S. citizens and green card holders traveling from the U.S. may enter without ID, though it is still recommended. However, since American Samoa has an immigration system independent from the U.S., U.S. Green Card Holders traveling to American Samoa from another country (namely Apia Fagali’i Airport as it is the only foreign gateway) still have to present their passports, and if they are not citizens of any American Samoa Entry Permit Waiver Countries, they still need to acquire an American Samoa entry permit before traveling. The only exception may be passengers on transit to another U.S
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
Except for perhaps a few thousand individuals nearly all inhabitants of American Samoa are indigenous Samoans of Polynesian ancestry. More than any other U.S. or Polynesian peoples, Samoans are oriented toward traditional customs and lifestyles. They closely follow the social customs and hierarchies developed prior to the arrival of the first Europeans in the region. This Samoan way, or fa'asamoa is still deeply ingrained in American Samoa culture. The most apparent character is the Samoan matai system of organization and philosophy. In general, each village is made up of a group of aiga, or extended families, which include as many relatives as can be claimed. Each aiga is headed by a chief, or matai, who represents the family on all matters including the village council, or fono
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Safety
American Samoa has low crime rates, though it's best to stay where the crowds are while on the beach. While swimming, don't go too far out, as rip tides are common. Keep a close eye on your valuables, as theft is also common.
…Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+380 44 238-15-88MFA hotline — crisis situations with citizens abroadAbout the country
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Continent
- Oceania
- Population
- 55,465
- Area
- 199 km²
- Currency
- Dollar · USD
- Time zone
- 07:00UTC−11
- Sockets
- ABFI
- Emergency
- 911all services
- Calling code
- ++1-684
- Languages
- English, Samoan, Tongan
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