ساموا الأمريكية: ما يجب معرفته قبل السفر
الأهم
- American Samoa has separate entry rules from the mainland US: a US visa or ESTA alone does not replace its visitor permit.
- Apply at least 72 hours ahead, excluding weekends and holidays; some travellers need a local sponsor to apply in person.
- Carry USD cash for small businesses and outer islands; most ATMs are on Tutuila.
الدخول والتأشيرات
Entry is governed separately from the US mainland. US-visa/Green-Card holders and citizens of US visa-waiver countries can request a non-extendable 30-day permit online. Other foreign visitors need an eligible local sponsor to apply in person. Check Legal Affairs for your nationality and any US-citizen/national documentation requirements.
نماذج الوصول والتصاريح الإلكترونية
- American Samoa visitor permit ↗ إلزامي
Apply at least 72 hours before travel, excluding weekends and holidays · الرسوم: USD 40 for the 30-day route; confirm current charge before payment · Eligible foreign visitors; other nationalities need a sponsor to apply in person.
صلاحية جواز السفر: Foreign visitor-permit applicants: passport or identity document valid at least 6 months after departure.
قد يُطلب منك عند الحدود
- Present approved permit, return ticket, accommodation details and local contact.
تم التحقق في 30 أكتوبر 2026 · المصادر: legalaffairs.as.gov ↗, legalaffairs.as.gov ↗, legalaffairs.as.gov ↗
المال
يُستخدم النقد غالبًا. البطاقات نادرًا ما تُقبل.
Apple Pay — لا بيانات · Google Pay — لا بيانات
أجهزة الصراف: ATMs are concentrated on Tutuila; do not depend on finding one on another island.
- Large hotels and stores accept major credit cards; most businesses require cash.
- Confirm card compatibility and fees with your bank; wallet and individual network acceptance were not established.
تم التحقق في 30 أكتوبر 2026 · المصادر: visitamericansamoa.org ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
القواعد والمحظورات
ممنوع
- Illegal-drug possession, use and trafficking carry severe penalties.
قوانين يخالفها الزوار دون علم
- Do not overstay the permit; the 30-day US-visa/waiver permit cannot be extended.
تم التحقق في 30 أكتوبر 2026 · المصادر: travel.gc.ca ↗, legalaffairs.as.gov ↗
الثقافة والملابس
الدين: Christian values and Samoan cultural traditions are important locally.
الملابس: Cover up in villages; reserve swimwear for the beach. Ask hosts about dress for Sunday church.
آداب التعامل
- Ask local hosts before entering village spaces or participating in community activities.
تم التحقق في 30 أكتوبر 2026 · المصادر: visitamericansamoa.org ↗, visitamericansamoa.org ↗, nps.gov ↗
المناخ
Tropical, warm and humid year-round. NPS describes a wetter October–May and relatively drier June–September season; tourism guidance uses narrower wet-season dates. Rain remains possible in every month.
حسب الأشهر
- يناير: Jan: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
- فبراير: Feb: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
- مارس: Mar: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
- أبريل: Apr: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
- مايو: May: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
- يونيو: Jun: relatively drier; showers still possible
- يوليو: Jul: relatively drier; showers still possible
- أغسطس: Aug: relatively drier; showers still possible
- سبتمبر: Sep: relatively drier; showers still possible
- أكتوبر: Oct: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
- نوفمبر: Nov: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
- ديسمبر: Dec: wetter season; plan for heavy showers
أفضل موسم: June–September is relatively drier in NPS guidance; check forecasts and island transport before departure.
تم التحقق في 30 أكتوبر 2026 · المصادر: nps.gov ↗, visitamericansamoa.org ↗
ما يجب أخذه
- Light clothing and a village cover-up
- Rain protection and sturdy footwear for muddy trails
- USD cash reserve for outer-island travel
- A copy of your approved visitor permit
لا تأخذ / يُمنع إدخاله
- Assuming mainland US entry permission covers American Samoa
- Depending on outer-island ATMs
معلومات عملية
المقابس: US-style outlets; tourism authority lists 110 V.
المياه: Confirm the local water supply with your accommodation before drinking; carry safe water for outings.
القيادة: على اليمين
التأمين: Choose insurance covering medical evacuation and island travel delays.
تم التحقق في 30 أكتوبر 2026 · المصادر: visitamericansamoa.org ↗, home.nps.gov ↗, safetravel.govt.nz ↗
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