1. Overview
American samoa is a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean that lie about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. All visitors to American Samoa require a valid passport, return ticket or onward ticket and sufficient funds to support their stay. US Citizens and US Nationals do not require a visa and may enter and leave freely.
2. American Samoa Visa Application Form
Nationals of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Micronesia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and the United Kingdom are eligible for the Entry Permit Waiver Program for up to 30 days. To obtain a business or residence visa, or to extend your stay to 60 days, you must visit the Attorney General’s office after arrival.
If you are not citizens of the country list above, you must apply for a visa application at the closest American Samoa embassies and consulates.
Link to download Visa Application Form here.
Form for Temporary Residence
Form for Permanent Residence
Employment Sponsorship form (MPMC101)
3. Guidelines for Completing the Form
– Complete the required information
Personal information
Passport information
Contact details
Marital Status Details
Education
Employment
Details of Sponsor
Travel information
– Fill in the blank. Make sure to read all the instructions carefully and provide as much information as possible, avoid typing errors.
– After finishing the form, check all information again. The information filled in the form should be as clear and exact as possible.
– Finally, print the filled form out and sign it.
NOTE: The Visa application form should be completely filled and signed by Visa applicant and not another person. If the visa applicant is a minor (under 18), the application must be signed by a person having parental authority and their relationship should be included in parentheses (father, mother, guardian). If the visa applicant cannot sign, a cross may be used.
We strongly recommend that you verify critical information unique to your trip with the relevant embassy before travel. Check your eligibility before you apply. If you are eligible to apply you will find guidance on how to complete your application and the evidence you need to provide within the online application.