American Samoa travel advisory today

American Samoa is a territory of the United States.

Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.

The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.

Passport

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave American Samoa.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

• Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
• Foreign Representatives in Canada
• Canadian passports and other travel documents

Visas

Tourist visa: not required
Business visa: not required
Work permit: required
Student visa: required

Visitor permit

Canadian citizens must obtain a 30-day visitor permit before travelling to American Samoa for tourism or business purposes. You must apply online within 3 business days of your travel. Once approved, the visitor permit will be sent to you via email and you will be required to present it to immigration officials upon arrival. The visitor permit cannot be extended.

To apply, you will need to provide:

• a return or onward ticket
• proof of accommodation
• a local contact’s phone number
• payment via a credit card

US Visa / Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit – American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs

Health declaration form

You must complete a health declaration form to enter American Samoa.

You can do so either:

• online, a maximum of 48 hours prior to arrival
• in person, upon arrival

If you choose the online option, once you complete the form, you will receive a QR code by email, which you will need to present to health officials upon arrival.

American Samoa Traveler Health Declaration Portal – American Samoa Department of Health

Children and travel

Learn about travelling with children.

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).