Is It Safe to Travel to Samoa in 2026?
Samoa - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania, in the South Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands (Savai'i and Upolu), two smaller, inhabited islands (Manono and Apolima), and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands (Nuʻutele, Nuʻulua, Fanuatapu and Namua).
Is It Safe to Travel to Samoa in 2026?
Samoa is currently rated Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions by the U.S. Department of State. Exercise normal precautions when traveling to Samoa. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts from the U.S. Embassy.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers may encounter minor risks related to petty crime in urban areas, but overall safety is reasonable with normal precautions.
Business travelers can expect reliable infrastructure and services, though they should remain aware of health advisories regarding dengue and other diseases.
Families traveling with children should be cautious of health risks such as dengue and ensure access to bottled water to avoid waterborne illnesses.
Remote workers can find suitable environments in urban areas with reliable internet, but should be cautious of health risks and ensure access to medical facilities.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Samoa.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Samoa has an overall threat severity of 1.0 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 2.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 84/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Samoan Tālā (WST)
Language
Samoan / English
Vaccinations
Recommended:
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Dengue: Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites.
- alertGlobal Measles: Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Samoa
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More Samoa Data
Free — 84/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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