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COVID-19 Information

Updated March 24th, 2020. Samoan Government Statement: ***EFFECTIVE 21 March 2020*** The Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has declared a 15-day National State of Emergency, effective 21 March 2020 – 4 April 2020 in response to the novel coronavirus threat. March 22 amendments include: Suspension of flights between Samoa and Australia until further notice and ...

By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 24 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Information

Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel

March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for ...

By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 28 March, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Exclude, Notification

The next U.S. Visa Interview Week for Apia Samoa

The United States Embassy in Apia is pleased to announce that it will hold its next Visa Interview Week from May 4 – 8th, 2020. The online calendar for scheduling appointments will open Tuesday 21st April, at 12pm (Apia date and time). Please do not call or email the Embassy for an appointment. Click here for more information. Public Notice: ...

By Public Affairs Section | 8 March, 2020 | Categories: News, U.S. & Samoa, Visas | Tags: Visa, Visa Interview Week

Proclamation from The White House on the Coronavirus

From Whitehouse.gov Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China ...

By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 4 February, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Corona Virus, Coronavirus

Message for U.S. Citizens/Nationals Regarding Samoa Travel Advisory and Restrictions in Relation to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

U.S. Embassy Apia, Samoa Message for U.S. Citizens/Nationals Regarding Samoa Travel Advisory and Restrictions in Relation to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus January 31, 2020 The Independent State of Samoa (Samoa) instituted a travel advisory and restrictions for all travelers entering Samoa. Please see this link for exact guidance and the most up to date information, ...

By U.S.Embassy Samoa | 31 January, 2020 | Categories: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages

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