ComorosAmerican Samoa: Visa required

ComorosAmerican Samoa

Do Comoros passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Comoros 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

Distance15,290 km, straight line (~18h 29m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

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

Other visa-free destinations for Comoros passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Comoros passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

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

How far is American Samoa from Comoros?

About 15,290 km in a straight line, roughly ~18h 29m 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 Comoros 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 Comoros

The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in Southeast Africa, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean. Its capital and largest city is Moroni. The predominant religion of the population, and the official state religion, is Islam. Comoros proclaimed its independence from France on 6 July 1975. The country has three official languages: Comorian, French and Arabic. The Comoros is the only country of the Arab League which is entirely in the Southern Hemisphere. It is also a member state of the African Union, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and the Indian Ocean Commission.

CapitalMoroni

RegionEastern Africa

Population882.8K

Area1,862 km²

CurrencyComorian franc (1 USD ≈ 438.27 KMF)

LanguagesArabic, French, Comorian

Calling code+269

Drives on theright

TimezoneComoro (UTC+3)

Nearest airportPrince Said Ibrahim International Airport (HAH), 19 km

Emergency number17 / 18 / 772-03-73

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,056 (2025)

Tourist arrivals7K (2020)

Climate in Moroni

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

Monthly climate normals for Moroni, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.5°C	25°C	628mm	305h
February	29.9°C	25.2°C	278mm	295h
March	30.2°C	25.3°C	269mm	332h
April	30°C	24.4°C	322mm	344h
May	29.4°C	23.5°C	212mm	346h
June	28.1°C	21.8°C	164mm	310h
July	27°C	21.1°C	184mm	334h
August	27.2°C	20.2°C	141mm	349h
September	27.7°C	20.5°C	161mm	353h
October	28.4°C	22.5°C	220mm	362h
November	29.3°C	23.2°C	125mm	358h
December	29.8°C	24.3°C	227mm	362h

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 Comoros is an island nation off the coast of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean between northern Mozambique and northern Madagascar.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The Medinas of the Historic Sultanates of the Comoros

Upcoming public holidays

November 12, 2026Maore Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

March 18, 2027Cheikh Al Maarouf 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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