IMMIGRATION OFFICE

American Samoa is the only United States Territory that has retained oversight of its own borders and the Department of Legal Affairs is tasked with protecting our borders and regulating travel to and from the Territory. Specifically, the Immigration Office ensures lawful entry of all travelers into and out of the Territory.

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Immigration officers are stationed at all ports to ensure all travelers entering or departing American Samoa have the proper travel documents. Our office is located on the first floor of the A.P. Lutali Executive Office Building (also known as “EOB”) in Utulei.

There are two (2) types of travel authorizations required of all foreign nationals who plan on visiting American Samoa: (1) Entry Permits and (2) OK Boards.

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ENTRY PERMITS

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Entry Permits are listed as follows:

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• 7 Day Permit – Applicable only to travelers from the Independent State of Samoa and only as a block permit. A minimum of ten (10) travelers is required for issuance of a block permit. Click here for more information. 

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• 14 Day Permit – Applicable only to travelers from the Independent State of Samoa. Click here for more information.

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• 30 Day Permit – Applicable to all foreign travelers. Click here for more information.

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• Multiple Entry Permits – Applicable only to business travelers with affiliations or ties to local businesses.  Click here for more information.

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Email the Immigration Office for further information at immigration@la.as.gov. 

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