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Samoa: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • Samoa and American Samoa have separate immigration systems; check both if visiting both.

Inreis en visa

Samoa Immigration and its high commission describe a 90-day visitor permit available on arrival, subject to onward travel, permission for the next destination, funds and confirmed accommodation. The high commission specifies an exception for US nationals of American Samoa; contact Immigration for that case. Follow the permit actually issued.

Geldigheid paspoort: Immigration requires six months beyond the intended stay.

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Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • Carry tala for markets, local transport and village access fees. Resorts may accept cards; ATMs are mainly urban and less frequent on Savai’i.

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Regels en verboden

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Work is not permitted on a visitor permit.
  • Obtain a temporary Samoan driving licence and carry it with your home-country licence.

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Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Ask your hosts about local religious customs before visiting sacred places.

Kleding: Dress modestly, particularly in villages and churches.

Etiquette

  • Respect Sunday church, family and rest observance.
  • Avoid passing through villages during the evening prayer observance; follow local signals.

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Klimaat

Hot and humid tropical conditions. Wet season generally November–April, with heavier rain most likely December–March.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Wetter season; monitor forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Wetter season; monitor forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Wetter season; monitor forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Wetter season; monitor forecasts.
  • mei: May: Outside main wet season; rain still possible.
  • juni: Jun: Outside main wet season; rain still possible.
  • juli: Jul: Outside main wet season; rain still possible.
  • augustus: Aug: Outside main wet season; rain still possible.
  • september: Sep: Outside main wet season; rain still possible.
  • oktober: Oct: Outside main wet season; rain still possible.
  • november: Nov: Wetter season; monitor forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Wetter season; monitor forecasts.

Beste seizoen: Consider May–October for relatively drier conditions.

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Wat mee te nemen

  • Clothing suited to the local climate
  • Personal medication and copies of travel documents
  • A cash reserve kept separately from cards

Niet meenemen / invoer verboden

  • Depending on a single payment method

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and appliance voltage with your accommodation.

Water: Samoa Tourism recommends bottled water.

Verkeer: links rijden

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.