- Address
- Main Beach Road, Apia
- Phone
- +685 21436
- Website
- ws.usembassy.gov
United States
Samoa
US Embassy in Samoa
1 embassy
The United States is represented in Samoa by 1 mission: an embassy in Apia. The United States requires Samoan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
US Embassy in Apia
The US embassy is in Apia, the capital of Samoa, at Main Beach Road, Apia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
United States visa for Samoan citizens
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Samoa
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Samoan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applicants in Samoa turn to the US embassy in Apia; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Samoa’s missions in the United States
Missions of Samoa in the United States (1)
In return, Samoa has 1 mission in the United States, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
The United States in Samoa
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Samoa.
Travel to Samoa for US citizens
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Samoa, valid for stays of up to 90 days. In Samoa, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Samoa is closed
The US embassy in Samoa closes on Samoa’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Samoa?
The US embassy is in Apia, at Main Beach Road, Apia.
Do Samoan citizens need a visa for the United States?
Samoan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Samoa?
US citizens receive their visa for Samoa at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Does Samoa have an embassy in the United States?
Not on record: Samoa has 1 mission in the United States, but no embassy.