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Visa American Samoa

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In American Samoa, entry falls under the Immigration Office of the Department of Legal Affairs. The official pages consulted on 2026-09-17 name the visitor permit, the residency permit and the renewal of the certificate of identity. They state a filing at least 72 hours in advance, excluding weekends and public holidays, online payment in certain cases and in-person filing in others, as well as sponsorship for residency.

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.

Machine-assisted draft, reviewed by a person on 23 September 2026. Only the authority cited is authoritative.

Published on 23 September 2026 · Reviewed by vg_admin on 23 September 2026 · Sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
American Samoa Government — Department of Legal Affairs, Immigration Office
Submission channel
Online application and payment in certain cases, in-person filing at the immigration office in others, according to the pages consulted
Electronic visa
Not stated on the portal consulted; the page states only that certain permit applications are made and paid for online
Portal language
English

Do you need a visa?

Choose a nationality to see the recorded entry rule. No answer is shown until reviewed data exists.

Documented visa types

"Visitor Permit"
Entry permit for a visit stay. The page describes several cases, with durations and a possible requirement of a local host that vary according to the traveler's situation. Official page (new tab)
"Residency Permit"
According to the page, an eligible sponsor must file a petition on behalf of the applicant. Official page (new tab)
"Certificate of Identity" — renewal
Renewal procedure named by the authority, with a form for adults. Detailed conditions: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)
"US National/Citizen"
Separate category presented by the authority on its entry page. Detailed content: not stated on the portal consulted. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The page devoted to visitor permits states that certain applications are made and paid for online, while others must be filed and paid for in person at the immigration office. The applicable case depends on the traveler's situation and travel document; the rules by nationality are shown with the nationality selector on this page.

For the residency permit, the entry page states that an eligible sponsor must file a petition on behalf of the applicant.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Identify, on the official page, the visitor permit case applicable to your situation.
  2. File the application at least 72 hours in advance, excluding weekends and public holidays.
  3. Depending on the case stated by the authority: file and pay online, or go in person to the immigration office.
  4. For a residency permit: have the petition filed by an eligible sponsor.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

Not stated on the portal consulted: the pages read mention payment online or on site, without displaying any amount. The only time stated is the filing at least 72 hours in advance, excluding weekends and public holidays.

After the decision

Not stated on the portal consulted. The decision rests with the Immigration Office of the Department of Legal Affairs.

Published procedures

No reviewed and published procedure for American Samoa to date. We prefer an empty page to an invented requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a permit required to travel to American Samoa?

It depends on nationality, on the travel document and on the purpose of travel; the rule reviewed by VisaGuideline is shown with the nationality selector on this page. Always check with the authority.

Where is the application filed?

Depending on the case described by the authority, the application is made and paid for online, or filed in person at the immigration office.

How far in advance must the application be filed?

The official page states a filing at least 72 hours in advance, excluding weekends and public holidays.

How is a residency permit obtained?

The entry page states that an eligible sponsor must file a petition on behalf of the applicant. The detailed conditions are not stated on the pages consulted.

Consulted sources

Official pages read to write this guide, with the date they were read. A page may have changed since: check it before taking any step.

What this guide does not know yet

Points the official source does not specify and which this guide therefore left blank. Ask the competent authority about them before filing an application.

Prepare my case

This method is the same for every destination. It does not list any document as an official requirement: only the authority’s source is authoritative.

  1. Describe your situation

    Nationality, residence, purpose and dates. The checker tells covered routes apart from situations that are still unknown.

  2. Check at the source

    Open the destination’s official source and compare it with your situation before starting a procedure.

  3. Track what is left to do

    Your space keeps your answers and your declared checklist. A complete checklist does not announce a favorable decision.

Check my route Open my case

The information on this page helps prepare a case. Only the competent authority decides; always check the official source before filing an application.