As visa and health requirements are subject to change without notice, we recommend that passengers verify existing foreign visa and health regulations prior to travel. (See also general Terms and Conditions )

Entry requirements: A visa is not required but a valid passport , a return or onward airline ticket and an indication of where you will be staying ,is needed before any visitor is permitted entry into Western Samoa for a stay up to 30 days. For a stay of more than 30 days an entry permit must be obtained. Please refer to the list of Western Samoa Overseas Missions from where information on visa can be obtained for each relevant country.

Departure tax: the airport departure tax is WS$ 20 per person.

Health requirements: Vaccination for yellow fever is required if arriving within 6 days of leaving or transiting infected areas.

Medical services: There are 31 district hospitals and sub-centers throughout the islands, with the main one being Moto'otua Hospital in Apia. There are also private practices in Apia.

Electricity: 95% of the populated area of Upolu is served combined hydro and diesel electricity, while 95% of the populated area of Savaii is served by diesel engine installations. The current is 240V AC 50 cycles but can be converted to 110 V in most hotels.

Telecommunications: The larger hotels have ISD dialing from rooms. Telephone services do not cover all area of Western Samoa.

Banking/Currency: The Western Samoa decimal currency is "TALA" for dollar and "SENE" for cent (100 sene = WS$1). The currency is not changeable off-shore so visitors are advised to change any money before departure. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 am to 03.00 p.m. and also Saturday morning at the Bank of Western Samoa. The two commercial trading banks are the Bank of Western Samoa and the Pacific Commercial Bank. Airport Banking facilities are available.

Tipping: not mandatory, but a gift for excellent service would be well appreciated.

Water: It is advisable to boil drinking water. Alternatively, bottled water supplied by the Vaitele Spring Water, Le Vai, and Aquarian Water Company is available in stores.