Samoa Travel Risk Level

Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions

The US State Department currently rates Samoa at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions). There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 1 · whole-country level

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Samoa. Samoa is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Samoa to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to Samoa: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Samoa. Review local laws and conditions before traveling. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Samoa. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level

Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East. Before you travel: check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator review your travel insurance policy for coverage monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Samoa at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Samoa at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation

2025-10-03T11:25:30Z

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Global · Mpox

Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation

2026-02-14T19:00:00Z

Recent risk-level changes

19 June 2026 — Germany AA: Level — → Level 1
19 June 2026 — France Diplomatie: Level — → Level 1

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Samoa?

Samoa is currently assessed at Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Samoa?

The US State Department currently rates Samoa at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for the country as a whole. There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Samoa?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Samoa as a whole. Global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Samoa?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Samoa as a whole. France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Samoa?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Samoa as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.