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You do not need a visa for American Samoa if you have an American passport

No visa needed

American citizens can enter American Samoa without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to American Samoa Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. American citizens can enter American Samoa without applying for a visa in advance.

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What American Samoa may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months beyond intended stay
  • Confirmed return or onward ticket required
  • Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay
  • Accommodation booking or host sponsor letter
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Completed entry permit application form

Entry requirements for American travellers

These rules apply specifically to American passport holders entering American Samoa as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory health declaration form

    Travelers must complete a health declaration form online before departure to American Samoa. Travelers must complete the health declaration form online a maximum of 48 hours before arrival in American Samoa to receive a QR code. Travelers unable to complete the form online must complete a paper form upon arrival in American Samoa.

    Government of American Samoa Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter American Samoa. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in American Samoa.

    American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for American Samoa

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to American Samoa.

    Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to American Samoa.

    Last checked 2026-07-31

A look at American Samoa

  • Panoramic view of Pago Pago Harbor surrounded by dramatic green mountains and traditional waterfront buildings
    Pago Pago Harbor — the heart of American Samoa's capital
  • Aerial view of the tuna cannery facilities at Pago Pago with fishing vessels in the harbor
    Tuna processing — American Samoa's primary industry
  • Traditional Samoan village with fales surrounded by palm trees and tropical flowers against mountain backdrop
    Traditional village life — fa'a Samoa preserved in American Samoa
  • Pago Pago International Airport terminal with tropical mountains in the background and palm trees
    Pago Pago International Airport — gateway to American Samoa

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