3 Easy Steps to obtaining American-samoa-Visa

You can remain in American Samoa for a maximum of three months on each browse through. After your ETA is provided you are able to get in and also leave American  as often times as you have to during a Twelve Month duration, from the day the ETA is provided or until the expiry day of your passport, whichever is earlier.

If you do not satisfy the requirements for applying ETA online, please apply through a travel agent, airline, or an American samoa visa office. If you are not available for an ETA VISA, you can still apply for another electronic visiting visa.

It is important that you are very careful when you enter your personal details. You will have an opportunity to review all the details you have provided and can change the details at any time until you confirm all details as correct.

If you have made an error, it is important that you correct it before proceeding. Once you have confirmed the details, your credit card will be debited for the non-refundable service charge.

If you find out later that you have made a mistake, you will need to make a new application (and incur another service charge). We cannot change the details on an ETA once it has been issued.

Note: If your ETA details do not match your passport details you might experience delays when boarding your aircraft or be refused entry into an American Samoa visa

No. You do not need to arrange your transportation into the country before applying for an ETA. Whether you are traveling by boat or plane, it’s okay to apply for your ETA anytime before or after your confirmed ticket.

You cannot take up any kind of paid employment in the country on an American Samoa tourist visa.

The Embassy has the final call when it comes to an American Samoa visa rejection. If your application is rejected or is granted for a shorter period, the authorities’ decision is final and no refund will be issued.

One must carefully note what kind of entry is permitted. If the visa reads a single entry, its holder can only enter and leave American Samoa once whereas, with multiple entries, he/she can enter or leave more than once.

To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state:

• why are you visiting American Samoa
• how long do you intend to stay in American Samoa
• how will you support yourself during your time in American Samoa
• what is the purpose of your visit to American Samoa
• type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
• where do you intend to travel following your visit to American Samoa
• if you have a permit to enter the country you intend to travel to after your stay in American Samoa

No. 30 Day Permits cannot be extended beyond the initial 30 days.

Short stay visa is issued to foreign nation. You cannot travel with a US visa and need to obtain an entry permit to travel to American Samoa. American Samoa is the only United States Territory that has retained oversight of its own borders, having its own entry-exit requirements, different from the United Sates.

• A permit to enter will be issued on arrival for a stay of up to 60 days. The traveler must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

No, citizens of the U.S.A. can stay in Samoa indefinitely.

Please feel free to contact us for all your American Samoa Visa worries. We have you covered across the world.

Yes. Like other country visas, your visa application for American Samoa can be rejected for a number of reasons. The most common American Samoa visa rejection reasons are:

• Invalid and damaged Passport
• Incomplete Visa Application form
• Applied Wrong visa category
• The current American Samoa visa is still valid
• Incomplete documents submitted
• The intention of returning to a home country is not clear
• Purpose of travel not clear
• Insufficient bank balance
• Criminal historyAfter the refusal of a visa, the applicant has the right to reapply only after the appeal’s procedure has ended or after three months from the date of receiving the decision.

In this case your Sponsor must appear in person at the Immigration Office to submit the required documents and initiate processing.

No. Indians travelling to American Samoa must obtain a visa before their arrival in the country. Visa on arrival service is not available for Indian nationals.

The visa fee is (non-refundable). Visa fee is waived for children less than five (5) years of age.

This visa is valid for 30 days. Only single entry is permitted.

• A permit to enter will be issued on arrival for a stay of up to 60 days. The traveler must:
• Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of onward and return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g. business cover or support letter, conference registrations, etc.)
• Hold proof of sufficient funds relative to your intended length of stay
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa

No. American Samoa is a territory of the United States but retains oversight of its own borders. All its entry and exit requirements differ from those of the United States.

Others can stay just for a period of 60 days without a visa whereas citizens of EU countries can stay for up to 90 days.

The best time to apply for your Western Samoa visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.

Is it safe to send a passport? You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Western Samoa visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa requests cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application and passport to eVisas in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx, UPS, Express Mail or Certified Mail.

Yes. Indian nationals are required to obtain an Entry Permit (visa) when visiting American Samoa. The permit is valid for 30 days. Applicants five (5) years of age and under are exempt from the permit fee although they are still required to go through the process to obtain a permit.