Samoa Travel Information

Climate: Warm year round (80-85 F)

Rainy season: November to March.

Currency: Samoan tala (dollar) and sene (cent). 1 US$ = 2.6 WS Tala. Banks offer money exchange facilities at the airport, along with major hotels.

Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) minus 11 hours. We see the last sunset of each day.

Samoa Airport: Faleolo International Airport (airport code: APW). Departure Tax is WS $40 (about US $16).

Documents: A valid passport (valid 6 mo. after travel) is needed to enter the country. Upon entry you will receive a stamped 60 day visa for Samoa.

Food and Water: Water: Bottled water- you can’t go wrong. Food: Food is safe to eat, but use caution as you would in any foreign destination.

Health: For current advisories related to health contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site at www.cdc.gov/travel. CDC recommendations for Samoa: Hepatitis A and Booster dose for tetanus.

Electricity: The voltage in Samoa is 240V. Check the equipment you are bringing.