Turks and Caicos IslandsAmerican Samoa: e-Visa

Turks and Caicos IslandsAmerican Samoa

Do Turks and Caicos Islands passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

e-Visa

Yes. Turks and Caicos Islands passport holders need a visa for American Samoa, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: legalaffairs.as.gov (checked September 4, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance11,551 km, straight line (~14h 5m nonstop)

Visa-free access to American Samoa6 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? United States passport holders visiting Turks and Caicos Islands: Visa-free.

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

Visa-free alternatives near American Samoa

Turks and Caicos Islands passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Turks and Caicos Islands passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Turks and Caicos Islands passport holders need a visa for American Samoa?

Yes. Turks and Caicos Islands passport holders need a visa for American Samoa, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Turks and Caicos Islands citizens stay in American Samoa without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is American Samoa from Turks and Caicos Islands?

About 11,551 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 5m 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 Turks and Caicos Islands?

American Samoa drives on the right, the opposite side to Turks and Caicos Islands. 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 Turks and Caicos Islands passport holders visit without a visa instead of American Samoa?

Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, French Polynesia.

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 Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Overseas Territory consisting of the larger Caicos Islands and smaller Turks Islands, two groups of tropical islands in the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies. They are known primarily for tourism and as an offshore financial centre. The resident population in 2023 was estimated by The World Factbook at 59,367, making it the third-largest of the British overseas territories by population. However, according to a Department of Statistics estimate in 2022, the population was 47,720.

CapitalGrand Turk

RegionCaribbean

Population46.9K

Area948 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+1649

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSanto Domingo (UTC-4)

Nearest airportJAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT), 2 km

Emergency number911

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$37,507 (2024)

Tourist arrivals370.4K (2020)

Travel guide

The Turks and Caicos Islands are only about 60 km long, and consist of over 40 islands and cays. These islands have fabulous beaches throughout; in particular, Grace Bay. There also are a variety of fun, non-beach things that there are to do. You can scuba dive, snorkel, sail, boat, parasail, fish, go on tours, go to spas and salons, golf, shop, ride ponies and gamble. Each island has its own activities as well.

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. 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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