Travel Information From Kiribati to American Samoa

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to American Samoa.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to American Samoa.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

American Samoa is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

Local Phrases Language : Samoan and English

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = talofa
Good morning = oa mai le ataeao
Good afternoon = oa mai le aoauli'
Goodbye = tofa soifua
Nice to meet you = Lelei ua ta feiloa'i

Conversational

How are you? = oa mai oe
I am good thank you = Ua ou lelei faafetai
What’s your name? = O ai lo'u igoa?
My name is … = O lou igoa o …
Do you speak English? = Ete iloa tautala faaigilisi?
I don’t speak … = Ou te le tautala…
How do you say… in … = E fa'afefea ona e fai mai...i...
I don’t understand = Oute le malamalama

Basics

Yes = ioe
No = leai
Please = Fa'amolemole
Thank you = faafetai
You’re welcome = Fa'afetai fo'i
Excuse me = tulou lava
Wait = Faatali
Hurry up = Tope mai
Go away = Alu ese
Let’s go to = Tatou o i
I want to go to … = Ou te fia alu i…
A little bit = Tamai mea
A lot = Tele

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = Faleaiga
Do you have? … = O iai sau? …
Not too spicy = E le oona tele
It was delicious = Sa manaia
The bill, please = O le pili, faamolemole
How much? = E fia?
Very expensive = taugata tele
Can you reduce the price? = E mafai ona e fa'aititia le tau?
Please can I have a beer? = Faamolemole pe mafai ona ou maua se pia?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = Taxi
Car = Ta'avale
Bus = pasi
Right = Tauagavale
Left = Taumatau
Straight = Sa'o
Stop here = Taofi iinei

Places

Downtown = I lalo o le taulaga
Street = Alatele
Hotel = Faletalimalo
Museum = Falemataaga
Mall = Faleoloa
Market = Maketi
Hospital = Falemai
Doctor = Fomai
Police = leoleo
Post office = Falemeli
Bank = Faletupe

Time & Dates

What time is it? = O le a le taimi o loo iai?
Today = O aso nei
Tomorrow = Taeao
The day after tomorrow = O le aso a taeao
Yesterday = O ananafi
When? = O afea?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = O fea le faleuila?
Help me, please = Fesoasoani mai, faamolemole
Call an ambulance = Valaau le falema'i
I don’t feel good = Ou te le lagona le goo

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Apia

American Samoa’s capital, Pago Pago, on Tutuila Island, is also the urban center of the territory. Served by a scenic and busy harbor and ringed by verdant trees and mountains, the city of Pago Pago encompasses smaller villages, popular beaches and occupies a large part of the National Park of American Samoa. There’s plenty to do in and around Pago Pago, from outdoor excursions to shopping and dining.

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Petty and violent crimes

Petty and violent crime occurs on occasion. Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.

• The most common religion in American Samoa is Christianity
• Don't eat while walking.
• Don't point with feet or legs to anyone. Sit with legs crossed (men) or folded to one side.
• Don't drive fast on Sundays - it's a day of worship for Samoans.
• Don't sunbath nude or topless - it's illegal.
• Don't refuse the Hibiscus blossom when offered - place it behind your left ear. The Tiare Tahiti flower can be found only in French Polynesia and is used to welcome friends or new visitors.
• Don't bring any illegal substances - travellers must submit to a drug search, even prescription use of marihuana can get you to prison for five years and a high fine.
• Don't forget the tropical cyclone season takes place between November and April - sometimes it may disrupt roadways or airport operations at Pago Pago airport.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to American Samoa?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to American Samoa. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

American Samoa has one only hospital.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.