China → American Samoa
Short tourist/business visitors are generally limited to 30 days; an approved visitor may request one 30-day extension under the published permit rules.
Chinese passports are not listed on American Samoa's published visa-waiver/online 30-day permit country list. Without a valid U.S. visa, U.S. green card, or another applicable waiver, a qualified local sponsor must apply in person at Immigration for a Non-US 30-Day Visitor Permit; the traveler needs a passport or identity document valid at least 6 months after departure, round-trip/onward travel within 30 days, police clearance from the country of origin, and other listed documents. Arrival without prior approval may result in being turned away and returned on the same vessel/aircraft.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- eVisa· us_green_card · 30 days
Travelers holding a U.S. green card may use American Samoa's US Visa / Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit online route. Apply at least 3 business days before travel and provide a passport or identity document valid at least 6 months after departure, round-trip travel within 30 days, accommodation proof, local contact phone number, and other listed items; the approved permit must be shown on arrival. This 30-day permit cannot be extended, and Immigration reserves the right to deny a permit.
source ↗ - eVisa· us_visa · 30 days
Travelers holding a valid U.S. visa may use American Samoa's US Visa / Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit online route. Apply at least 3 business days before travel and provide a passport or identity document valid at least 6 months after departure, round-trip travel within 30 days, accommodation proof, local contact phone number, and other listed items; the approved permit must be shown on arrival. This 30-day permit cannot be extended, and Immigration reserves the right to deny a permit.
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Documents & how to apply
- Completed and signed application — A qualified local sponsor applies in person at the Immigration Office on the traveler’s behalf.
- Sponsor identification — Such as a valid passport or document of identity.
- Verification of landowners' consent to host — If the sponsor lives on communal land, the application must be signed by the family matai and village mayor; if individually owned land or rented, provide deed or lease.
- Traveler passport or document of identity — Must be valid at least 6 months after departure.
- Round-trip ticket — Must show travel within 30 days.
- Police clearance from country of origin
- Notarized parent or guardian consent and birth certificate for minors · optional — Only for minors traveling without a parent.
⏱ Applications must be submitted in person within 3-5 business days prior to travel; late applications may not be processed. 💳 40 USD (government fee) 📍 A qualified local sponsor aged at least 21 and either a U.S. citizen or U.S. national must apply in person at the American Samoa Immigration Office on the traveler’s behalf.
After approval, the sponsor must send a copy of the permit to the traveler; the traveler must hand-carry and present it to immigration on arrival. Travelers who do not apply before arrival may be turned away at the port of entry.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
Yes, but not without pre-approval. American Samoa's official page says travelers with a valid U.S. visa qualify for the online US Visa / Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit; it is for up to 30 days and must be applied for and approved online at least 3 business days before travel, then presented on arrival.
No, not on the passport alone. China is not on the official Visa Waiver Countries list; the official Non-US 30-Day Visitor Permit page says travelers without a U.S. visa, visa-waiver eligibility, or green card must have a qualified local sponsor apply in person at Immigration.
Yes. Taiwan is listed on American Samoa's official Visa Waiver Countries list; that makes the traveler eligible for the online US Visa / Waiver 30-Day Visitor Permit route rather than the in-person local-sponsor route.
The official U.S. citizen/national entry-document page lists identity and travel-document requirements, not a visa or visitor permit. A U.S. citizen needs a valid U.S. passport, travel document, or certified birth certificate with ID, plus a round-trip ticket to the point of origin or onward-travel proof; legal materials state that U.S. citizens and nationals may reside in American Samoa as of right.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.