Dogs and cats can enter Samoa from American Samoa, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and the United States. Countries will be considered when applying for an import permit.

Requirements:

Microchip for animals

Your pet must be chipped with an ISO 11784/11785 microchip for pets, which consists of 15 digits. If your pet's microchip is not ISO 11784/11785 compliant, you can bring your own microchip scanner. Your pet's microchip number must be present on all documents required for entry into Samoa.

Vaccination

Your dog will need proof of current rabies vaccinations. All vaccinations must be current, including against rabies. Vaccination records will be checked when applying for an import permit.

Rabies titer test

A rabies titer test may be deemed necessary if entry into Samoa is from a non-approved country.

Import permit

Your cat or dog must have an import permit from the Samoa Quarantine Service. 

Health certificate

A licensed veterinarian must complete and sign a veterinary certificate for Samoa. This certificate must be in English or accompanied by a version translated into English. It should include basic information about the animal, vaccination dates, manufacturer and expiration date of the rabies vaccine.

Entering Samoa by air

Pets entering Samoa must arrive via Faleolo Airport.

Puppies and kittens

Puppies and kittens are not allowed to enter Samoa.

The import of local or foreign currency is not limited. The export of local currency is prohibited. Foreign currency exports are limited to the amount declared in the entry declaration.

Persons over the age of 16 are allowed to import up to 200 cigarettes or 250 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco into the territory of Samoa duty-free; up to 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, as well as other goods for personal use worth up to 250 talas (a little less than $100).

The importation of firearms, ammunition, explosives, drugs, and substances containing narcotic substances, pharmaceuticals without a prescription and confirmation of their necessity, as well as photos, videos, and printed materials of "obscene content" is prohibited. Animals and plants, seeds, fruits, soil, etc., are imported only with a special permit from the Samoa Department of Agriculture.

It is prohibited to export objects and things of historical and artistic value, coral products, sea turtle shells, and feathers and skins of tropical birds and animals without special permission.

When leaving the territory of Samoa, a fee of 40 talas ($15) is charged. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from payment.

To drive in Samoa, foreign visitors must have a valid driver's license and international driver's license. A non-resident who is at least 18 years of age and has a valid driver's license in another country may drive a vehicle in Samoa for a period not exceeding 30 days.

Basic traffic rules:

Car traffic takes place on the left side of the road. The minimum driving age is 18 years.

The speed limit is 40 km/h in Apia and 56 km/h outside.

The permissible level of alcohol in the blood is 0.08%.

Rent a car

To rent a car, the driver must be 25 years old and have a driving license for at least one year.

When driving, drivers must have a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and insurance documents.

There are no toll roads in Samoa.

A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for traveling on secondary roads, mainly dirt and gravel.

Driving at night can be dangerous and should be avoided due to poor road conditions.

Assistance guard, police, fire service: 911

You can find Samoa Embassies in different countries at the following link: https://www.embassy-worldwide.com/country/samoa/