U.S. Visa Interview Week – August 8 – 12, 2022
The United States Embassy in Apia is pleased to announce that we will hold our next Visa Interview Week from August 8 – 12, 2022. …
COVID-19 Information
Last updated: 08/5/22 Quick links: Samoa Ministry of Health COVID-19 latest updates. Government of Samoa COVID-19 latest updates. COVID-19 Information: UPDATE 06/13/22: *** As of 12:01…
Deputy Secretary Sherman’s Meeting with Samoan PM Fiame
From State.gov. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met today with Samoan Prime Minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mataafa in Apia to discuss shared priorities for…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…
U.S. Government Amplifies the Voice of Samoan Youth
U.S. Embassy Deputy Mark Hitchcock joined Ombudsperson Luamauvao Katalaina Sapolu and Justice Vui Clarence Nelson to open the Samoa Youth Forum for students from 12…
246th Independence Day ceremony
“I’d like to thank the many Samoan people who welcomed my family with so much alofa, teaching me life lessons about tolerance and diplomacy. We…
eSports equipment donation valued at USD $9,900
On Wednesday, July 6, Chargé d’Affaires Jonathan Lee Yoo presented Mr. Francis Ah Wong with eSports equipment valued at USD $9,900 to facilitate and host…
U.S. Embassy Handover of Education Equipment to the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture
The U.S. Embassy hosted a special handover ceremony at the American Corner (2nd floor of Nelson Memorial Library) on June 15 to officially donate new…
Embassy and Peace Corps Celebrate World Ocean Day with Beach Clean-Up
U.S. Embassy and Peace Corps staff celebrated World Ocean Day by conducting a beach and seawall clean-up on June 8th. The activity was hosted at…
Samoa Independence Day – Secretary of State Blinken statement
Samoa Independence Day PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate all…
U.S. Government supports the Government of Samoa’s efforts to combat COVID-19
Press Release Apia, Samoa, May 2nd. Yesterday, the U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), handed over 45,630 life-saving Pfizer vaccines…
Our Ocean Conference, Palau 2022
The Republic of Palau and the United States are co-hosting the 7th Our Ocean Conference on April 13-14, 2022. The Conference will be a key…
Message for U.S. Citizens: COVID-19 Lockdown in Samoa
The Government of Samoa announced on April 4 that all of Samoa will move to COVID Alert Level 2 effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 5. Under Level 2, businesses…
Peace Corps Assists with Pediatric Vaccine Rollout in Samoa
Peace Corps Samoa is honored to take part in Samoa’s drive to ensure all residents are vaccinated against COVID-19. In early March, the Samoan government…
United with Ukraine – Rolling Updates
The United States remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty. Follow these links for regular updates from the Department of State: state.gov/united-with-ukraine…
Grants Program – General Notice of Funding Opportunity
Facebook LIVE Information Session: Grants Program – General Notice of Funding Opportunity: MORE DETAILS & APPLY HERE!! (pdf) The U.S. Embassy Samoa Public…
Ambassador Udall meets with Prime Minister Fiamē
On Friday, February 25, U.S. Ambassador to Samoa Tom Udall and Samoan Prime Minister Honorable Fiamē discussed the United States and Samoa’s priorities, values, and…
FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia
From WhiteHouse.gov. Russia to Face Massive Costs from its Isolation from the Global Financial and Trade System and Cutting-Edge Technology Today, the United States, along…
Credentialing Ceremony – U.S. Ambassador Tom S. Udall
I was honored to present my credentials virtually today to the Samoa Head of State, His Highness Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II. I am humbled…
Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States
“As Pacific nations, the United States, New Zealand, and Samoa have a deep history and partnership. Our relationship is one of mutual trust, common values,…
