TurkmenistanAmerican Samoa: Visa required

TurkmenistanAmerican Samoa

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Visa required

Yes. Turkmenistan 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

Distance14,535 km, straight line (~17h 36m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Turkmenistan: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

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

Other visa-free destinations for Turkmenistan passport holders

See all Turkmenistan destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkmenistan passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

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

How far is American Samoa from Turkmenistan?

About 14,535 km in a straight line, roughly ~17h 36m 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 Turkmenistan passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tuvalu, Marshall Islands, 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 Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to the north, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest, and the Caspian Sea to the west. It is one of six independent Turkic states. Ashgabat is the capital and largest city. With over 7 million people, Turkmenistan is the 35th most-populous country in Asia and has the lowest population of the Central Asian republics while being one of the most sparsely populated nations located on the Asian continent.

CapitalAshgabat

RegionCentral Asia

Population7.6M

Area488,100 km²

CurrencyTurkmenistan manat (1 USD ≈ 3.50 TMT)

LanguagesRussian, Turkmen

Calling code+993

Drives on theright

TimezoneAshgabat (UTC+5)

Nearest airportAshgabat International Airport (ASB), 4 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,540 (2025)

Tourist arrivals380K (1998)

Travel guide

Turkmenistan is one of the most isolated countries in the world and is dubbed as the "motherland of neutrality". Formerly a part of the Soviet Union, it is situated in Central Asia and is surrounded by Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Iran. The country has been a thoroughfare for several empires and cultures; many of Turkmenistan's cities were main points of trade on the Silk Road, linking Eastern and Western civilizations. Three of its cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cold Winter Deserts of Turan
Köneürgenç
Merv
Nisa
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor

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. 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.

Full source list on About.