Travel Information From Austria to 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 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 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.

Typhoid

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

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date you intend to entry.

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 (as a question) = tulou lava
Excuse me (as sorry) =
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 vevela tele
It was delicious = Sa manaia
The bill, please = 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 = 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 fiafia

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Despite examples of men cross-dressing and behaving in a feminine manner, homosexual acts in Samoa are illegal. There are strict regulations concerning the import of firearms, plant and animal products, pets, drugs and pornographic materials.

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Apia

Apia is the capital city of the South Pacific island nation of Samoa. Offshore, near Vaiala beach, Palolo Deep Marine Reserve is a stretch of reef with a deep, coral-lined hole. The Robert Louis Stevenson Museum is housed in the writer’s restored home. Nearby, at the top of Mount Vaea, is his grave. In the city center, the country’s natural history and cultural heritage are the focus of the Museum of Samoa.

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Petty crime

Samoa's crime rate is relatively low compared to nearby Pacific Islands. Samoa does have issues with residential break-ins, but this isn't much of a concern for travelers.

The majority of crime occurs in and around Samoa's capital city, Apia. The most common offenses are possession of drugs, theft and assault. Avoid poorly lit areas at night and keep a low profile – don't be flashy with jewelry, cameras, phones or belongings to risk your chances of being a target.

Street crime in major urban areas, such as theft from vehicles, drunken fights at local night clubs, pickpocketing, and scams are common in Samoa, and travelers should be on the lookout to avoid becoming a victim.

• The most common religion in Samoa is Christianity.
• Don't enter Samoan house without removing your shoes.
• Don't ignore the security when visiting blowholes - the footing around the mouths of blowholes is very slippery, always be cautious.
• Don't forget the same-sex acts are a crime in Samoa.
• 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 forget the rainy season runs from November to April.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Samoa?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to 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

Healthcare System in Samoa

Healthcare in Samoa is free, and several hospitals are available for people needing services. However, the country does not have enough medical professionals.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Zika

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

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