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Samoa travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Samoa with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Samoa.
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Samoa travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Samoa with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Samoa - quick facts | |
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| Time difference | UK +13 hours |
| Language(s) | Samoan, English |
| Currency | Samoan Tala |
| Electricity | I plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
Why visit Samoa?
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Samoa weather
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The Samoa weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Apia.
Samoa travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Samoa from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Samoa - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Samoa - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Samoa - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Samoa - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Samoa - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Samoa - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Samoa.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Samoa travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Samoa with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Samoa - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Samoa - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Samoa - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Samoa, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Samoa covid live updates
Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Samoa with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.
- Travellers' health for Samoa - Government of Samoa
- Coronavirus timeline in Samoa - Our World in Data
- Latest info on travel to Samoa - Samoa Tourism Authority
Samoa travel features
Do you want to learn more about Samoa? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Samoa.
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Samoa FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Samoa including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Samoa due to Covid-19?
Samoa is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Samoa.
Check out Government of Samoa for more information.
Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Samoa?
You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Samoa. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.
What is the time difference between Samoa and the UK?
The time difference between Samoa and the UK is UK time+13 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Samoa?
The main languages spoken in Samoa are Samoan and English.
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What is the currency in Samoa?
The currency in Samoa is the Samoan Tala (WST).
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Which plugs are used in Samoa?
Samoa uses electrical plug type I (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Samoa?
They drive on the left side of the road in Samoa.
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