Côte d’IvoireAmerican Samoa: Visa required

Côte d’IvoireAmerican Samoa

Do Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Côte d’Ivoire 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

Distance18,248 km, straight line (~21h 58m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Côte d’Ivoire: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

Côte d’Ivoire passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Côte d’Ivoire passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Yes. Côte d’Ivoire passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to American Samoa.

How far is American Samoa from Côte d’Ivoire?

About 18,248 km in a straight line, roughly ~21h 58m 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 Côte d’Ivoire 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 Côte d’Ivoire

Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire and officially as the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital city of Yamoussoukro is located in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is the port city of Abidjan. It borders Guinea to the northwest, Liberia to the west, Mali to the north, Burkina Faso to the northeast, Ghana to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean's Gulf of Guinea to the south. With 33.2 million inhabitants in 2026, Ivory Coast is the third-most populous country in West Africa after Nigeria and Ghana. Its official language is French, and indigenous languages are also widely used, including Bété, Baoulé, Dyula, Dan, Anyin, and Cebaara Senufo. In total, there are around 78 languages spoken in Ivory Coast. The country has a religiously diverse population, including numerous followers of Islam, Christianity and traditional faiths often entailing animism.

CapitalYamoussoukro

RegionWestern Africa

Population32.7M

Area322,463 km²

CurrencyWest African CFA franc (1 USD ≈ 584.27 XOF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+225

Drives on theright

TimezoneAbidjan (UTC+0)

Nearest airportFélix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 14 km

Emergency number110 / 111 / 170 / 180 / 185

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,050 (2025)

Tourist arrivals668K (2020)

Climate in Yamoussoukro

Warmest February, coolest August, driest January, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, July, August, December.

Monthly climate normals for Yamoussoukro, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.1°C	24.6°C	29mm	324h
February	31.3°C	26.1°C	37mm	295h
March	29.9°C	25.7°C	76mm	276h
April	30.3°C	25.5°C	61mm	311h
May	29.5°C	25.3°C	139mm	292h
June	27.4°C	24°C	270mm	214h
July	26.4°C	23.4°C	62mm	314h
August	26.4°C	22.8°C	48mm	321h
September	26.5°C	23.4°C	88mm	282h
October	27.6°C	24°C	87mm	325h
November	28.8°C	24.8°C	90mm	292h
December	29.1°C	25.1°C	51mm	318h

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

Côte d'Ivoire is a country in West Africa, visited for its beaches, rainforest, wildlife and tourist villages. Resort lodgings in coastal areas draw many visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Comoé National Park
Historic town of Grand-Bassam
Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve
Sudanese style mosques in northern Côte d'Ivoire
Taï National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026All Saints Day

November 15, 2026National Peace 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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