DjiboutiAmerican Samoa: Visa required

DjiboutiAmerican Samoa

Do Djibouti passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Djibouti 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

Distance16,339 km, straight line (~19h 43m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Djibouti: e-Visa.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

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

Other visa-free destinations for Djibouti passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Djibouti passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

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

How far is American Samoa from Djibouti?

About 16,339 km in a straight line, roughly ~19h 43m 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 Djibouti 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 Djibouti

Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east. The country has an area of 23,200 km2 (8,958 sq mi).

CapitalDjibouti

RegionEastern Africa

Population1.2M

Area23,200 km²

CurrencyDjiboutian franc (1 USD ≈ 177.72 DJF)

LanguagesArabic, French

Calling code+253

Drives on theright

TimezoneDjibouti (UTC+3)

Nearest airportDjibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB), 4 km

Emergency number17 / 18 / 19

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,906 (2025)

Tourist arrivals63K (2013)

Climate in Djibouti

Warmest June, coolest December, driest June, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February.

Monthly climate normals for Djibouti, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	27.6°C	23.5°C	24mm	328h
February	27.8°C	23.6°C	14mm	310h
March	28.5°C	24.8°C	34mm	330h
April	30.2°C	26.7°C	42mm	329h
May	35.3°C	29.5°C	7mm	363h
June	40.4°C	31.4°C	1mm	315h
July	39.2°C	30.5°C	37mm	287h
August	39.5°C	31.3°C	5mm	314h
September	36.8°C	30.5°C	1mm	341h
October	32.4°C	26.6°C	9mm	353h
November	29.2°C	24.8°C	54mm	305h
December	27.5°C	23.1°C	31mm	317h

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

Djibouti is in the Horn Peninsula on the Gulf of Aden. The country can be divided into three regions; the coastal plain and volcanic plateaus in the central and southern parts of the country and the mountain ranges in the north. Much of the country is wasteland with virtually no arable land.

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

May 1, 2027Labour Day

June 27, 2027Independence 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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