Today, Samoa issued an amended travel advisory for travelers from American Samoa. The main change is the removal of the requirement for measles vaccinations 2-weeks prior to arrival in Samoa.
The new advisory says, “All Travelers (including infants aged 6-months and above) are required to be vaccinated with at least a single dose of a Measles containing vaccine before entering Samoa, even if this was given the day before.”
Infants below 6-months and pregnant mothers are exempted from this requirement.
A legitimate vaccine certificate/note is required before boarding and a hard copy must be presented, both, at check-in and upon arrival into Samoa for sighting.
Vaccine certificates in electronic form stored on phones or other electronic devices must have a QR code. Failure to provide a legitimate vaccination certificate, can result in NO BOARDING or Denied Entry into Samoa.
Upon arrival into Samoa, all passengers are required to wear face masks at all times and are strongly encouraged to take precautionary and preventative measures within the first seven days of arrival.
Passengers must submit to a nasal pharyngeal swab for PCR testing upon request by Health Officials at the Airport.
If you, or anyone in your household, are experiencing any signs and symptoms of measles including fever; dry cough; redness or swelling in eyes or eyelids or watery eyes; sensitivity to light; runny nose, sneezing, reddish-brown rash that starts from the head and spreads throughout the whole body; feeling of tiredness and body aches; and loss of appetite; seek medical attention immediately.
Inform the Healthcare worker (Doctor, Nurse, etc.) of your recent travel history.
Travelers and crew entering Samoa must comply with all requirements stipulated in this travel advisory.
