Samoa
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Update history
2025-12-10 13:32
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-09-04 11:57
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and there are no significant updates.
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)