Samoa
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Samoa
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Samoa’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Samoa, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
The tropical cyclone season normally runs from November to the end of April. Flooding can occur. Monitor local and international weather updates from World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the Samoa Meteorology Division website or the Fiji Meteorological Service website. See our tropical cyclones page for advice about what to do if you’re caught up in a tropical cyclone.
Most visits to Samoa are trouble-free but incidents of petty theft do happen from time to time.
UK health authorities have classified Samoa as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For information and advice about the risks associated with Zika virus, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.
Roads often cross small streams; you should avoid driving at night outside built up areas. See Road travel
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Samoa, attacks can not be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
Update history
2025-08-14 10:04
Updated information on health risks you’ll face in Samoa (‘Health’ page).
2025-08-01 12:40
Removal of information on tsunami alert specific to the Earthquake in the Kamchatka Peninsular Region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-07-30 03:49
Earthquake and Tsunami warning – regional update (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-11-22 15:04
Removal of information on the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)
2024-07-01 11:48
Information on the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting between 20 and 26 October and expected disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-03-07 10:58
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 09:33
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-09-27 15:21
Updated information on international travel and entry rules (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-08-11 16:57
Updated information on the removal of Alert Levels and restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page). Updated information on vaccination and testing requirements for entry (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-31 15:17
Update to information on the COVID-19 alert level in Samoa and changes to border rules from 1 August (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-04-08 11:00
Update to information on COVID alert levels (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-22 12:13
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions and essential services opening times under Alert Level 3 (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-18 15:39
Updated information on the State of Emergency and Coronavirus restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)