You need the United States ESTA for American Samoa if you have a Japanese passport

United States ESTA

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Travelling to American Samoa Visa required

United States ESTA

Price
$62.27
Processing
from 13 hours
Entries
Multiple entry
Maximum stay
90 days
Enter within
2 years

$40.27 government fee $22.00 our service

What you need for the United States ESTA

These are the documents this application asks for. You can upload them after checkout — nothing is needed to start.

  • Passport Bio Page

Everything about the United States ESTA — conditions, what the authorities check and how long it lasts.

Applying for a American Samoa visa online

How it works

  1. 1

    Answer the questions

    One form, written in plain language. We ask only what American Samoa actually requires for a Japanese passport.

  2. 2

    We check and submit

    Your application is reviewed for the mistakes that cause rejections before it goes to the authorities.

  3. 3

    Approval by email

    Approval usually arrives within 13 hours. It comes by email, with everything you need to show on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Japanese citizens need a visa for American Samoa, and the United States ESTA can be applied for online.

$62.27. That is $40.27 in government fees and $22.00 for our service.

From 13 hours. Governments do not guarantee processing times, so apply as early as you can.

Up to 90 days per entry.

You must enter American Samoa within 2 years of approval. That window is separate from how long you may stay.

Multiple entry — you may leave and return while it is valid.

Approval takes from 13 hours, and you then have 2 years to enter American Samoa. You can apply shortly before you fly — just not so early that the entry window runs out.

Still have a question?

Ask our assistant. It answers in the chat, and we hand it the route you are looking at — Japanese passport, travelling to American Samoa — so you do not have to repeat it.

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 Japanese travellers

These rules apply specifically to Japanese 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

    Mandatory proof of accommodation

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation during their stay in American Samoa. If travelers will be hosted by a relative or friend, the host must be an American Samoan Status Holder or a legal resident.

  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from American Samoa

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from American Samoa.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of American Samoa; -Foreign nationals residing in American Samoa;
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits American Samoa

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter American Samoa. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from American Samoa.

  • 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

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Ready for American Samoa?

United States ESTA — $62.27, approved from 13 hours.

Where else Japanese citizens can apply online

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