RwandaAmerican Samoa: Visa required

RwandaAmerican Samoa

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Rwanda 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 of2026-10-14

Distance17,102 km, straight line (~20h 37m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

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

Other visa-free destinations for Rwanda passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

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

How far is American Samoa from Rwanda?

About 17,102 km in a straight line, roughly ~20h 37m 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 Rwanda passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati, 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 Rwanda

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level. Rwanda lies a few degrees south of the Equator in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. With a population of about 14 million people living within a total area of 26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi), of which land accounts for about 93.7%, Rwanda is the 21st most densely populated country in the world, with an average of about 578 people per square kilometre.

CapitalKigali

RegionEastern Africa

Population14.6M

Area26,338 km²

CurrencyRwandan franc (1 USD ≈ 1477.99 RWF)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Kinyarwanda

Calling code+250

Drives on theright

TimezoneKigali (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km

Emergency number112 / 912

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,124 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2019)

Climate in Kigali

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

Monthly climate normals for Kigali, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.4°C	15.5°C	132mm	286h
February	26.5°C	15.6°C	107mm	301h
March	25.9°C	15.8°C	99mm	303h
April	24.7°C	15.9°C	165mm	277h
May	24.5°C	15.4°C	58mm	350h
June	25.1°C	15.4°C	19mm	323h
July	26.1°C	15.4°C	11mm	325h
August	27.9°C	16.1°C	19mm	337h
September	27.8°C	15.6°C	59mm	321h
October	26.1°C	15.4°C	169mm	317h
November	25.3°C	14.9°C	126mm	290h
December	25.8°C	14.7°C	101mm	331h

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

Rwanda is an East African country known as the land of a thousand hills. It is easily accessible from Kenya and Uganda, and is one of the safest and most organised countries on the continent. The rolling green highlands, volcanic mountains, and ancient rainforests make it a striking destination. Rwanda is best known for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, but also offers savannah wildlife in Akagera National Park, chimpanzee tracking and canopy walks in Nyungwe National Park, and a vibrant capital in Kigali. The country is compact, well connected, and easy to travel around.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
Nyungwe Forest

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's 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. Centered on 14.3°S 170.7°W, 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	26.8°C	24.6°C	810mm	238h
March	27.4°C	25.1°C	124mm	346h
April	27.5°C	25.1°C	308mm	291h
May	27.4°C	25.2°C	157mm	329h
June	26.5°C	24.5°C	401mm	283h
July	26.1°C	24.3°C	180mm	317h
August	26°C	24.3°C	157mm	335h
September	25.9°C	24.1°C	187mm	317h
October	26.2°C	24.2°C	275mm	323h
November	26.5°C	24.2°C	381mm	319h
December	26.7°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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