BhutanAmerican Samoa: Visa required

BhutanAmerican Samoa

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Bhutan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to American Samoa.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: legalaffairs.as.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance11,676 km, straight line (~14h 14m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Bhutan: Visa required.

American Samoa drives on the right, the opposite side to Bhutan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

Bhutan passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Bhutan passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Bhutan passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Yes. Bhutan passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to American Samoa.

How far is American Samoa from Bhutan?

About 11,676 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 14m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in American Samoa?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in American Samoa?

911.

Does American Samoa drive on the same side of the road as Bhutan?

American Samoa drives on the right, the opposite side to Bhutan. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is American Samoa in?

Apia (UTC+13).

What is the nearest airport to Pago Pago?

Pago Pago International Airport (PPG), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter American Samoa without a visa?

6 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter American Samoa visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Bhutan passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Micronesia, Palau, Timor-Leste.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Bhutan

Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked country in South Asia, located in the Eastern Himalayas, bordering China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and northwest and India to the south and southeast. With a population of over 800,000 (800,871) and a territory of 38,394 square kilometres (14,824 sq mi), Bhutan ranks 133rd in land area and 160th in population. It is a democratic constitutional monarchy with a king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The Je Khenpo is the head of the state religion, Vajrayana Buddhism.

CapitalThimphu

RegionSouthern Asia

Population796.7K

Area38,394 km²

CurrencyBhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee (1 USD ≈ 95.25 BTN)

LanguagesDzongkha

Calling code+975

Drives on theleft

TimezoneThimphu (UTC+6)

Nearest airportParo International Airport (PBH), 27 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$4,493 (2025)

Tourist arrivals29.8K (2020)

Climate in Thimphu

Warmest August, coolest January, driest December, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Thimphu, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.1°C	-5.6°C	25mm	295h
February	4.9°C	-5.8°C	35mm	270h
March	8°C	-2°C	57mm	319h
April	9.7°C	1.6°C	128mm	287h
May	13°C	5.5°C	210mm	290h
June	16°C	9.5°C	324mm	236h
July	16.4°C	11.2°C	496mm	186h
August	17.8°C	10.5°C	307mm	270h
September	15.9°C	9.9°C	304mm	226h
October	14.7°C	6.3°C	49mm	321h
November	9.8°C	-0.7°C	11mm	294h
December	7.4°C	-2.3°C	9mm	282h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Kingdom of Bhutan is a small country in the Himalayas between Tibet and India. Besides the stunning natural scenery, the enduring image of the country for most visitors is the strong sense of culture and tradition that binds the kingdom and clearly distinguishes it from its larger neighbours. Bhutan is a bastion of Vajrayana Buddhism, and the profound teachings of this tradition remain well preserved and exert a strong influence in all aspects of life.

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About American Samoa

American Samoa is a self-governing, unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States located in the south Pacific Ocean, within the Polynesia subregion of Oceania. Centered on 14.3°S 170.7°W, it is 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the island country of Samoa, east of the International Date Line and the French territory of Wallis and Futuna, west of the Cook Islands, north of Tonga, and some 310 miles (500 km) south of Tokelau. American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the United States, situated 2,200 miles (3,500 km) southwest of the U.S. state of Hawaii, and one of two U.S. territories south of the Equator, along with the uninhabited Jarvis Island.

CapitalPago Pago

RegionPolynesia

Population46K

Area199 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish, Samoan

Calling code+1684

Drives on theright

TimezoneApia (UTC+13)

Nearest airportPago Pago International Airport (PPG), 6 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$18,017 (2022)

Tourist arrivals900 (2020)

Climate in Pago Pago

Warmest March, coolest September, driest March, sunniest March. Best time to visit: March, April, May, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Pago Pago, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27°C	24.8°C	482mm	288h
February	26.8°C	24.6°C	810mm	238h
March	27.4°C	25.1°C	124mm	346h
April	27.5°C	25.1°C	308mm	291h
May	27.4°C	25.2°C	157mm	329h
June	26.5°C	24.5°C	401mm	283h
July	26.1°C	24.3°C	180mm	317h
August	26°C	24.3°C	157mm	335h
September	25.9°C	24.1°C	187mm	317h
October	26.2°C	24.2°C	275mm	323h
November	26.5°C	24.2°C	381mm	319h
December	26.7°C	24.2°C	703mm	291h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

American Samoa is a U.S. territory in the South Pacific Ocean that lies about 100 km (60 mi) east of its neighboring country of Samoa, which is part of the same archipelago. American Samoa consists of five main islands and two coral atolls; the largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manuʻa Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island also included in the territory.

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