American Samoa Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes	No	Yes
USA	1	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No	Yes

Passport Note
Pago Pago is not a port of entry to the USA and passengers proceeding to the USA must comply with the appropriate regulations.

All nationals must be in possession of a valid passport, documentation for onward travel, sufficient funds to cover their stay and a confirmed accommodation reservation. Advance hotel reservations are required in the absence of a local sponsor.

Passports
Passport valid for at least 60 days beyond period of stay required by all except:
1. nationals of the USA holding passport or other valid proof of identity (bearing a photograph), a valid onward or return ticket for stays of up to 30 days and proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.

Note: Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (introduced 23 January 2007), US citizens returning directly from a US territory do not need to present a passport to re-enter the USA. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.

Visas
Depends on individual case. Advance permission must be obtained from the immigration authorities. Some nationals may be able to enter visa-free.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info in USA section).

Applications to:
US Consulate in plenty of time for prospective visits of more than 30 days (or consular section at US Embassy); see the USA section.

Warning
Most visits to American Samoa are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No*

Health Care
Health insurance is strongly recommended for all travelers.

Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas.


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