Samoa Travel Risk Overview
Is Samoa safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Samoa scores 36/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Samoa Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 7 Jul 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Samoa has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 36 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 2 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Samoa, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Samoa assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 13, 2026
Samoa maintains a moderate risk level with a baseline composite score of 36 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 1. Travelers should also note a Level 1 CDC health notice for global dengue.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 UTC
How safe is Samoa to visit in 2026?
Samoa currently sits at 36/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Samoa with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Samoa, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Lufilufi, Apia), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: health and medical access (57/100) and crime and scams (48/100).
Samoa's score of 36 is higher than the scores of 44% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 2 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Samoa. Samoa is generally a safe destination for travelers. Review our Travel Guidance for Samoa to learn how to prepare for a safe…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Samoa. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Samoa’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Samoa set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Samoan High Commission in Brussels. Passport validity requirements To enter Samoa, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Dual nationals When returning to the
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Mar 19, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Samoa
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 3, 2026 Score Change Vailoa risk score moved from 37 to 36 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 3, 2026 Score Change Satupa‘itea risk score moved from 37 to 36 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 3, 2026 Score Change Asau risk score moved from 36 to 35 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Samoa
Showing 2 destination files with city-specific safety data in Samoa, ranked by demand and population.
All towns in Samoa (10 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Samoa
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Samoa - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal in Samoa and same-sex marriage is not recognised. Showing affection in public is likely to receive negative attention.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Mar 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Dress code
Local communities expect you to dress modestly when visiting towns and villages. Swimwear is acceptable on the beach or by streams and waterfalls, but anywhere else it is likely to receive negative attention.
Mobile phone coverage
Phone coverage in rural areas and outlying islands can be limited or non-existent. Many UK mobile phones do not work, as your provider may not have an international roaming agreement in Samoa.
You can buy Vodafone and Digicel SIM cards at the airport and at convenience stores and supermarkets. You must register your SIM card if you buy it locally.
Alcohol laws and bans
It is illegal to drink alcohol in public except at bars or restaurants. The legal drinking age is 21.
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
Possession of illegal drugs carries a possible 14-year prison sentence.
LGBT+ travellers
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Mar 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Samoa’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Samoa set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Samoan High Commission in Brussels.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Samoa, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 19 Mar 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Samoa as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
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. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
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. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Samoa. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Samoa
The most weather-stable two-month window for Samoa is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 25°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 119 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in October–March; monsoon in October–May. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 9, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 999 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 999 |
| General emergency | 999 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Is Samoa safe to visit?
Samoa currently scores 36/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
How bad is crime in Samoa?
Our baseline crime score for Samoa is 28/100 (moderate risk). Exercise standard precautions: keep valuables secure, avoid poorly lit areas after dark, and use official transportation.
What is the weather like in Samoa through the year?
Severe seasonal weather in Samoa: Tropical Cyclone Season occurs between month 11 and 4 (Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone season officially spans November 1 to April 30, peaking February to March.).
Can i travel to Samoa right now?
As of October 2026, Samoa scores 36/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). The US State Department rates Samoa Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The UK FCDO advisory is: No FCDO advice against travel. Always check official foreign-ministry advisories within 7 days of departure.
What is the current travel advisory for Samoa?
Current official government advisories for Samoa: The US rates it Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; the UK advises: No FCDO advice against travel; Canada advises: Exercise normal security precautions.
When is the best time to visit Samoa?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Samoa is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 25°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 119 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Samoa?
heavy rain season: October–March; monsoon: October–May.
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