Samoa to reopen to international tourism from August 2022
The Samoan Government will be reopening its border to international tourists from August/September this year.
A series of developments and new processes have been actioned to make Samoa travel ready, ensuring that the health and safety of locals and international travellers is of the utmost priority.
Samoa’s robust preparations include its own version of the digital tracing app, upskilling for local employees, upgraded travel instructions and bolstered testing capabilities
Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa confirmed the country will welcome arrivals of Samoan citizens and foreign contractors from May, and allow travellers into the country from August/September, subject to Samoa’s vaccination progress and the removal of restrictions to facilitate quarantine-free travel.
The pandemic has had a huge impact on Samoa’s tourism industry since its border closed in March 2020. The country is eager to receive travellers who will aid in the island's economic
recovery after two years of pandemic-related challenges.
The Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) has been working with local operators and national bodies, to ensure the Pacific nation is ready for the influx of travellers in the coming months.
Samoa Tourism Authority acting Chief Executive, Dwayne Bentley, is excited to get Samoa back on the radar as a must-see destination, particularly as worldwide travel restrictions continue to ease and consumer confidence grows.
“As international travel begins to take shape again, Samoa has been striving to ensure critical components of our travel-ready toolkit are in place. All of these efforts ensure we are in a top position to safely open borders to travellers,” he said.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors with open arms later this year, and we encourage travellers to experience Samoa’s untouched beauty, unique cultural experiences, rich heritage and friendly locals for themselves.”
Samoa is a five and a half hour flight from Australia.
For more information on Samoa’s travel guidelines, as well as inspiration on things to do while visiting Samoa, please visit the Samoa Tourism Authority website for more information.
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