EgyptAmerican Samoa: Visa required

EgyptAmerican Samoa

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Egypt 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

Distance17,163 km, straight line (~20h 42m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

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

Other visa-free destinations for Egypt passport holders

See all Egypt destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

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

How far is American Samoa from Egypt?

About 17,163 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 42m 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 Egypt passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau.

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 Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural centre, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 107 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, third-most populous country in Africa, and 15th-most populated in the world.

CapitalCairo

RegionNorthern Africa

Population118.4M

Area1,002,450 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound (1 USD ≈ 53.52 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+20

Drives on theright

TimezoneCairo (UTC+3)

Nearest airportCairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km

Emergency number122 / 123 / 180

UNESCO sites7

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,086 (2025)

Tourist arrivals13M (2019)

Climate in Cairo

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

Monthly climate normals for Cairo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.6°C	8.8°C	7mm	278h
February	20.8°C	10.2°C	8mm	251h
March	24.6°C	12.2°C	53mm	324h
April	28.6°C	14.7°C	1mm	348h
May	35°C	19.1°C	0mm	386h
June	37.1°C	21.1°C	0mm	407h
July	39.1°C	23.1°C	0mm	416h
August	39°C	23.7°C	0mm	380h
September	38.3°C	23.8°C	0mm	352h
October	33.4°C	20.6°C	0mm	335h
November	25.4°C	15°C	5mm	290h
December	23.4°C	11.7°C	1mm	286h

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

Egypt is known for its world-famous pyramids, mummies, temples, art, churches, mosques, bustling cities, friendly people, and hieroglyphics, Egypt is considered a cradle of civilisation and has one of the longest histories of any country in the world. Egypt may perhaps have the oldest tourist industry in the world; Egypt has been visited by millions of people since ancient times.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abu Mena
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Islamic Cairo
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Saint Catherine Area
Wadi Al-Hitan

Upcoming public holidays

January 7, 2027عيد الميلاد المجيد

January 25, 2027عيد الثورة 25 يناير

April 25, 2027عيد تحرير سيناء

Full source list on About.

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.

Full source list on About.