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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

US Diplomatic Representation: None (territory of the US)
Diplomatic Representation in US: None (territory of the US)


FOREIGN RELATIONS

As a territory of the US, the US Government has responsibility for American Samoa's foreign relations. American Samoa is a member of the Pacific Community (SPC) and the South Pacific Regional Environmental Program (SPREP).

American Samoa and the neighbouring Independent State of Samoa have close cultural, historical and community links. The Governor of American Samoa and the Prime Minister of Samoa hold regular meetings to discuss matters of mutual concern, such as the movement of people (with many Samoan nationals working in American Samoa's tuna processing plants).


TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for American Samoa check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit accepted
Currency (USD) American Dollar
Electrical 120 Volt
Telephones Country Code 684

Electricity: 95% of the populated area of Upolu is served combined hydro and diesel electricity, while 95% of the populated area of Savaii is served by diesel engine installations. The current is 240V AC 50 cycles but can be converted to 110 V in most hotels.

Telecommunications: The larger hotels have ISD dialing from rooms. Telephone services do not cover all area of Western Samoa.

Banking and Currency: The Western Samoa decimal currency is "TALA" for dollar and "SENE" for cent (100 sene = WS$1). The currency is not changeable off-shore so visitors are advised to change any money before departure. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 am to 03.00 p.m. and also Saturday morning at the Bank of Western Samoa. The two commercial trading banks are the Bank of Western Samoa and the Pacific Commercial Bank. Airport Banking facilities are available.

Tipping: not mandatory, but a gift for excellent service would be well appreciated.

Water: It is advisable to boil drinking water. Alternatively, bottled water supplied by the Vaitele Spring Water, Le Vai, and Aquarian Water Company is available in stores.

Airport Departure tax: the airport departure tax is WS$ 20 per person.


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco....200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1 lbs tobacco

Liquor.....2 bottles of alcohol - applies for persons 21 yrs of age or older

Perfume.....reasonable amount

Cameras.....no restrictions

Film........no restrictions

Gifts.......no restrictions

Currency....no restrictions



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