American Samoa visitor permit
separate from US immigration
American Samoa is a US territory but runs its own entry control through the Immigration Office of the Department of Legal Affairs; US visas and ESTA do not by themselves give entry. Visitors must get a permit in advance. Holders of a US visa, green card or US visa-waiver citizenship can apply online for a 30-day permit; Samoa passport holders born in Samoa can get a 10-day permit; others need a local sponsor.
Visiting American Samoa
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Life in American Samoa
Money
2
Currency
US Dollar
USD
US Dollar
Tax
15–39.6%
Income tax (national)
American Samoa runs its own territorial income tax mirroring the US Internal Revenue Code; the Tax Office still issues the IRS 2000 tax table and rate schedules (15%, 28%, 31%, 36%, 39.6%; single filers reach 39.6% above US$288,350). The separate 2% wage tax was reported repealed in 2021.
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Who it’s for
Non-US-national visitors to American Samoa.
Eligibility
US visa / visa waiver / green card
Apply online for a 30-day permit within 3 business days before you travel, and at least 72 hours in advance.
- Weekends and holidays are excluded from the 72 hours
- Applies to US visa, visa waiver or green card holders
Official wording
Apply online for a 30-day permit within 3 business days before travel (at least 72 hours in advance, excluding weekends and holidays).
Samoa-born Samoa passport holders
Apply and pay online for a 10-day permit if you are a Samoa-born Samoa passport holder.
10 days
Permit length · applied for and paid online
Official wording
10-day permit applied for and paid online.
Other nationals
You need an eligible local host to sponsor you for a 30-day permit.
30 days
Permit length
- Your host applies and pays in person at Immigration
Official wording
Must be sponsored by an eligible local host, who applies and pays in person at Immigration for a 30-day permit.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementUS nationals and citizens
- Document checklistPassport valid 6 months after departure
- Fees30-day visitor permit (US visa / visa waiver / green card holders)
The full requirements are for members
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- 4 documents
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in American Samoa
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Other routes to American Samoa
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- AzerbaijanShort visit and ASAN e-visa
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