Timor-LesteAmerican Samoa: Visa required

Timor-LesteAmerican Samoa

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Timor-Leste 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

Distance6,957 km, straight line (~8h 41m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Timor-Leste: Visa on arrival.

American Samoa drives on the right, the opposite side to Timor-Leste. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

Timor-Leste passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Timor-Leste passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Timor-Leste passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Yes. Timor-Leste passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to American Samoa.

How far is American Samoa from Timor-Leste?

About 6,957 km in a straight line, roughly ~8h 41m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in American Samoa?

United States dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in American Samoa?

911.

Does American Samoa drive on the same side of the road as Timor-Leste?

American Samoa drives on the right, the opposite side to Timor-Leste. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Timor-Leste passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tuvalu, French Polynesia, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Marshall Islands.

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 Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and the islands of Atauro and Jaco, for a total land area of 15,007 square kilometres (5,794 sq mi). Timor-Leste shares a land border with Indonesia to the west; Australia is the country's southern neighbour, across the Timor Sea. Dili, on the north coast of Timor, is its capital and largest city.

CapitalDili

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population1.4M

Area14,874 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesPortuguese, Tetum

Calling code+670

Drives on theleft

TimezoneMakassar (UTC+8)

Nearest airportPresidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL), 5 km

Emergency number112

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,341 (2025)

Tourist arrivals74.8K (2019)

Travel guide

The Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, commonly known as Timor-Leste or East Timor, is one of the world's newest countries: after a long struggle, it gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 and is now an off-the-beaten-path destination for diving and adventure. A former Portuguese colony, it is one of only two countries in Asia with a Roman Catholic majority, the other one being the Philippines.

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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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