BurundiAmerican Samoa: Visa required

BurundiAmerican Samoa

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Burundi 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 of2026-10-21

Distance17,058 km, straight line (~20h 34m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Burundi: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

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

Other visa-free destinations for Burundi passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Burundi passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

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

How far is American Samoa from Burundi?

About 17,058 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 34m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in American Samoa?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in American Samoa?

911.

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 Burundi passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Solomon Islands, 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 Burundi

Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is located in the Great Rift Valley at the junction between the African Great Lakes region and southeastern Africa, with a population of over 14 million people. It is bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and southeast, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Lake Tanganyika lies along its southwestern border. The political capital city is Gitega and the economic capital and largest city is Bujumbura.

CapitalBujumbura

RegionEastern Africa

Population14.4M

Area27,834 km²

CurrencyBurundian franc (1 USD ≈ 2996.64 BIF)

LanguagesFrench, Kirundi

Calling code+257

Drives on theright

TimezoneBujumbura (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM), 8 km

Emergency number112 / 113 / 117

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$234 (2025)

Tourist arrivals299K (2017)

Climate in Bujumbura

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

Monthly climate normals for Bujumbura, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.7°C	20.6°C	198mm	320h
February	27.7°C	20.7°C	108mm	294h
March	28°C	20.7°C	170mm	301h
April	26.6°C	20.4°C	172mm	303h
May	26.1°C	19.8°C	107mm	354h
June	26.4°C	19.6°C	19mm	335h
July	25.7°C	18.8°C	12mm	349h
August	28.1°C	20.2°C	1mm	362h
September	28.7°C	20.8°C	20mm	339h
October	28.3°C	20.8°C	33mm	339h
November	27.7°C	20.4°C	78mm	305h
December	27.4°C	20°C	165mm	314h

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

Burundi is a small country in East Africa, although it has some cultural and geographical ties with Central Africa. It is surrounded by Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although the country is rich in culture and history, the country has been in a state of instability since gaining independence in the 1960s. Burundi is one of the world's poorest and least developed countries and has a myriad of social, political, and economic problems.

Upcoming public holidays

October 21, 2026Ndadaye Day

November 1, 2026All Saints' Day

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

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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. 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	26.9°C	24.6°C	810mm	238h
March	27.5°C	25.1°C	124mm	346h
April	27.6°C	25.1°C	308mm	291h
May	27.5°C	25.2°C	158mm	329h
June	26.5°C	24.5°C	399mm	283h
July	26.1°C	24.3°C	181mm	317h
August	26°C	24.2°C	156mm	335h
September	25.9°C	24.1°C	188mm	317h
October	26.2°C	24.1°C	274mm	323h
November	26.5°C	24.2°C	381mm	319h
December	26.8°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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