American Samoa entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave American Samoa. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – American Samoa travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for American Samoa and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Do Canadians need a visa for American Samoa?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required
Business visa: not required
Work permit: required
Student visa: required
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Visitor permit
Canadian citizens must obtain a 30-day visitor permit before travelling to American Samoa for tourism or business purposes. You must apply online within 3 business days of your travel. Once approved, the visitor permit will be sent to you via email and you will be required to present it to immigration officials upon arrival. The visitor permit cannot be extended.
To apply, you will need to provide:
- a return or onward ticket
- proof of accommodation
- a local contact’s phone number
- payment via a credit card
US Visa / Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit – American Samoa Department of Legal Affairs
Health declaration form
You must complete a health declaration form to enter American Samoa.
You can do so either:
- online, a maximum of 48 hours prior to arrival
- in person, upon arrival
If you choose the online option, once you complete the form, you will receive a QR code by email, which you will need to present to health officials upon arrival.
American Samoa Traveler Health Declaration Portal – American Samoa Department of Health
Official source: Government of Canada – American Samoa travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for American Samoa?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave American Samoa.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave American Samoa.
Official source: Government of Canada – American Samoa travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 14 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for American Samoa (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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