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Samoa Travel Guide

Apia Capital
WST Currency
Samoan Language
+685 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa-free For Many Nationalities For Up To 60 Days.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 2l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Overcharging in taxis
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 111
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping Tipping Is Not Customary But Appreciated.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Public Places.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Talofa
Tah-loh-fah
Goodbye
Tofa
Toh-fah
Please
Fa'amolemole
Fah-ah-moh-leh-moh-leh
Thank you
Fa'afetai
Fah-ah-feh-tie
Sorry
Fa'amolemole
Fah-ah-moh-leh-moh-leh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
E te leoleo i le gagana Ingilisi?
Eh teh leh-oh-leh-oh ee leh gah-gah-nah In-gee-lee-see?
I don’t understand
Ou te le malamalama
Oh oo teh leh mah-lah-mah-lah
Can you speak slowly, please?
E mafai ona e tautala i se faiga malamalama, fa'amolemole?
Eh mah-fai oh-nah eh tah-oo-tah-lah ee seh fie-gah mah-lah-mah-lah, fah-ah-moh-leh-moh-leh?
Can you help me, please?
E mafai ona e fesoasoani mai ia te a'u, fa'amolemole?
Eh mah-fai oh-nah eh fe-so-no-nee my ee-ah teh ow, fah-ah-moh-leh-moh-leh?
What does this mean?
O le ā le fa'amoemoe o lenei?
Oh leh ah leh fah-oh-moy-moy oh leh-neh?

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