Central African RepublicAmerican Samoa: Visa required

Central African RepublicAmerican Samoa

Do Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Central African Republic 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 of2026-10-19

Distance18,358 km, straight line (~22h 6m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Central African Republic: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

Central African Republic passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Central African Republic passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Yes. Central African Republic passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to American Samoa.

How far is American Samoa from Central African Republic?

About 18,358 km in a straight line, roughly ~22h 6m 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 Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic

The Central African Republic (CAR) is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Chad to the north, Sudan to the northeast, South Sudan to the east, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the south, the Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and Cameroon to the west. The CAR covers a land area of about 620,000 square kilometres (240,000 sq mi). As of 2024, it has a population of 5,357,744, consisting of about 80 ethnic groups. Having been a French colony under the name Ubangi-Shari, Sango is its national language and was also its co-official language alongside French. Its capital and largest city is Bangui, which sits on the country's southern border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

CapitalBangui

RegionMiddle Africa

Population5.5M

Area622,984 km²

CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.37 XAF)

LanguagesFrench, Sango

Calling code+236

Drives on theright

TimezoneBangui (UTC+1)

Nearest airportGbadolite Airport (BDT), 170 km

Emergency number117 / 118 / 1220

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$556 (2025)

Tourist arrivals87K (2019)

Climate in Bangui

Warmest February, coolest September, driest January, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January, April, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Bangui, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	34.3°C	19.5°C	0mm	339h
February	36.6°C	22.6°C	2mm	309h
March	35.1°C	24°C	32mm	320h
April	33.6°C	23.7°C	31mm	292h
May	31.8°C	22.6°C	87mm	283h
June	30.2°C	21.9°C	120mm	276h
July	28.1°C	20.8°C	111mm	257h
August	28.1°C	20.9°C	244mm	253h
September	28.1°C	20.9°C	284mm	242h
October	29.4°C	20.7°C	102mm	295h
November	31.7°C	20.7°C	12mm	317h
December	34°C	20.1°C	0mm	339h

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 Central African Republic, also known by the acronym CAR, is located in the heart of Africa. The former French colony has borders with six countries and has had a very troubled history since the 1960s.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Manovo-Gounda St. Floris National Park
Sangha Trinational

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints Day

December 1, 2026National 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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